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Guide describing approaches to burying and encapsulating ducts in unconditioned attics to increase the overall R-value of duct insulation.

Guide describing ductless heat pump systems used for single-room or whole-house heating and cooling.

Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.

Guide describing method for installing ducts in a duct chase above a dropped ceiling.

Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.

Guide describing design for shelter-in-place spaces during windstorm storm events.

Guide describing the design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinklers in residential settings.

Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.

Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.

Guide providing information on interior and exterior window attachments for shading, glare control, noise control, protection from high winds, privacy, and reduced heat loss in winter.

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Guide describing construction of cisterns for fire suppression installed on private residential property.

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.

Guide describing strategies for effectively utilizing integrated consumer heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in multifamily buildings.

Guide describing the planning and installation process for Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) in single-family homes, including model selection, installation location, thermal resource adequacy, and condensate removal.

Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.

Guide describing various ways of implementing passive and low-energy cooling techniques for a house.