Reference
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Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
Case Study
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Case study describing a multi-family town home project constructed for the City of Aspen, Colorado, with assistance from the U.S. DOE Building America research team Building Science Corporation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award winning custom home in Downers Grove IL that scored HERS 35 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 55 without PV and 15 with PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2013 Housing Innovation Award Winner in Ithaca, NY, that scored HERS 50 without PV.
Case Study
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Case study describing an energy efficient retrofit project in hot-humid climates.
Video
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Video describing how to begin a residential blower door and duct blaster test, including turning off the gas water heater and central furnace or air conditioner. Video 1 of 9.
Reference
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Article describing the stack effect in buildings.
Reference
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Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
Guide
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Guide that illustrates how and when to encapsulate ductwork in unconditioned attics, increasing the R-value of duct insulation, mitigating condensation issues, and reducing air leakage.
