Case Study
Description
Case study describing compact buried ducts in hot-humid climate homes.
Guide
Description
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.
Reference
Description
Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.
Guide
Description
Guide describing approaches to burying and encapsulating ducts in unconditioned attics to increase the overall R-value of duct insulation.
Reference
Description
Project discussing buried or encapsulated ducts and their pros and cons.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
Reference
Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
Case Study
Description
Case study describing a whole-house, deep energy retrofit project in the marine climate.
Information Guide
Description
Information guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.
Guide
Description
Guide describing air-sealing of the seams and holes in HVAC air handler and furnace cabinets.
Guide
Description
Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase in a dropped ceiling.
Guide
Description
Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.