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Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
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Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
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Report about a project with successful integration of numerous energy-conservation and renewable-energy features into a beautiful, comfortable, and very energy-efficient off-grid home.
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Report about seven pilot homes and development of guidelines for deep energy retrofits in cold climates.
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Report on how airtighness changes as houses age.
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.
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Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.
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Online textbook describing energy, including energy types, and energy use in homes.
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.
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Document providing a roadmap to aid Habitat for Humanity affiliates in building high performing houses by using materials and techniques that are affordable, do not add any maintenance burden, and are volunteer friendly.
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Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
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Report about cost effective energy-efficient upgrades that can be implemented in the hot, dry Southwest climate.
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Report describing findings from a multifamily test home focusing on the combination of energy measures that are feasible, affordable and suitable for multifamily construction in cold climates.
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.