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IECC climate zone map

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Building America Climate Zone Map

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1 Building Science for Dry Climates - Introduction

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving a building science introduction for homes in hot climate zones. Part 1 of 7.

This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.

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How do I build for a hot climate?

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Presentation from Light Home on how to construct homes in hot climate zones.

Climate Change, Extreme Heat, and Health Webinar

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Presentation describing the health impacts of the extreme heat due to climate change.

Building Science for Dry Climates 3 - Combustion Safety

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically combustion safety and combustion appliance zones. Part 3 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 6 - Mechanical Ventilation

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

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Climate Zone Map from IECC 2021

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Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Strategies

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Webinar from Mitsubishi Electric Trane U.S. on the pros and cons of using cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) in homes in cold climates.

Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump Strategies

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Webinar from Shawn LeMons for EEBA on the pros and cons of using cold climate air source heat pumps (ccASHP) in homes in cold climates. Free EEBA login required.

Building Science for Dry Climates 7 - Duct Testing and Leakage

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically duct testing and leakage calculations. Part 7 of 7.

Building Science for Dry Climates 4 - Pressure and Air Flow

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically pressure, air flow, and air leakage. Part 4 of 7.

An elevated HVAC condenser on a cantilever platform, in a coastal climate

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Building Science for Dry Climates 2 Weatherization, Safety, Quality Control

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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically weatherization, safety, and quality control measures. Part 2 of 7.