Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about best practices for high-efficiency window air conditioning units.
Reference
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Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...
Case Study
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about construction of net-zero energy ready homes, by several builders working with various DOE Building America research partners including Steven Winter Associates, Building Science Corporation, Home Innovation Research Labs, IBACOS...
Video
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Video describing different types of energy efficient windows in Alaska.
Video
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Video describing what features make a window energy efficient.
Video
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Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
Video
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Video demonstrating a window installation in a passive house.
Reference
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DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
Information Guide
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Information guide providing a table of U-factor requirements for windows in new homes, per the 2009-2021 IECC and IRC.
Video
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Video describing the exterior insulation window details of a passive house.
Reference
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal the rough openings around doors and windows.
Video
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Video from Master Builders Victoria on passive solar design principles for home construction.
Reference
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ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Reference
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Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.
Video
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Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Video
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Video describing the exterior shading system in a passive house. This video is part of a two-video series by Hammer and Hand.
Reference
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Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
Reference
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Step-by-step guide demonstrating replacement window selection process.
Video
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Video explaining how to prepare a home for flood conditions using temporary panel closures recommended by LSU AgCenter.