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Video describing the wall-to-attic air barrier details of a passive house.
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Video showing a technique for airtight drywall installation on interior walls using foam gasket strips.
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Video showing a technique for airtight sheathing installation on exterior walls using foam gasket strips.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing the moisture content in homes with double wall framing.
Traditional vented attics can reach extreme temperatures compared to living spaces and are inhospitable to heating and cooling equipment and ducts. Comfort systems work much better when they are inside conditioned space. That’s why unvented attics that are fully insulated provide a more efficient...
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NREL,
DOE,
Knauf,
EEBA
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Webinar from Sarah Truitt, Madeline Salzman, Zachary Peterson, and Clint Shireman of NREL, U.S. DOE, and Knauf Insulation on the future of healthy and energy efficient buildings, focusing on workforce training and development. Free EEBA login required.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to correctly install brick cladding on exterior walls with a drainage cavity behind it for moisture prevention.
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Applied Building Technology Group,
ABTG
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Article describing vapor retarder requirements in the International Residential Code and International Building Code 2021.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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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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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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WSU Extension Energy Programs,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
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Report documenting short-term test results of the Shift House and compares the results of Passive House Planning Package and Building Energy Optimization modeling of the project.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Johns Manville
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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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CARB,
DOE
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Reference investigating the strategy of using buried and/or encapsulated ducts to reduce duct thermal losses in residential buildings.
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BSC
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Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing the retrofit of a 1960s split-level home.
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Steven Winter Associates
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Presentation with technical training covering several possible approaches to locating ducts within the home’s air and thermal barriers, and then dig into design considerations and details for the spray foam encapsulation approach.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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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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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Technical University of Lodz,
TUL
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Presentation about results from an insulating concrete form energy efficiency study in Knoxville, TN.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
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HIRL,
SEI,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the benefits of and steps involved in air sealing a porch wall.
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PNNL
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Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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HIRL,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Attachment or installation of foundations, floors, roofs, insulation, utilities, and finishes to concrete masonry walls as well as on special tools and fasteners available for use with concrete masonry.
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NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report outlining the steps of translating a new home construction scope of work (SOW) to SOW for retrofit.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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ORNL
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Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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Technical Services Information Bureau,
Walls & Ceilings
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
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Guide describing the use of recirculation pumps to speed the flow of hot water to faucets for reduced wait times and savings in energy and water usage.
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Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls and flooring in new and existing homes.
A home energy rater will conduct an in-depth energy performance assessment of a home using diagnostic testing equipment, such as a blower door test, a duct leakage tester, a combustion analyzer, and infrared camera to determine the amount and location of air leaks in the building envelope, the...
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PNNL,
Attachments Energy Rating Council,
EEBA
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Webinar from Katie Cort and Shannon Christie on automated window shading and its applications for energy efficiency and demand response, leading to a discussion on integration for complete smart homes.
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PNNL,
Attachments Energy Rating Council,
EEBA
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Webinar from Katie Cort and Shannon Christie on automated window shading and its applications for energy efficiency and demand response, leading to a discussion on integration for complete smart homes. Free EEBA login required.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a wall retrofit of a 1970s cedar-sided home in Bellingham WA that included adding 2 inches of cork insulation while replacing the existing cedar siding.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report researching cost- effective solution packages for significant energy efficiency and indoor air quality improvements masonry multifamily urban buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report investigating performance and energy savings potential of heat pump water heaters.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.
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Federation of American Scientists,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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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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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report with test results that serve as a baseline of data for further material tests of other high-R wall systems and for comparison to whole-house wind pressure testing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Newport Partners
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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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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report reviewing the design and the first four months of energy performance of a near zero energy project home in Callaway, Florida during the second half of 2008.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report on hybrid ventilation methods for insulated and sealed crawl spaces.
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Building Science Corporation
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Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research study making several recommendations to whole-home program designers and implementers for improving the cost effectiveness and reach of whole-home programs.
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Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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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Guide describing how to modify an existing window sash for high-efficient windows.
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CARB,
SWA
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Case study describing methods to seal crawl spaces in cold climate homes with integrated whole-house ventilation systems.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Case study describing a wall retrofit of a 1940s kit home in Kalamazoo MI that included adding 1 inch of rigid polyisocyanurate insulation while replacing siding the vinyl siding to the home.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
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Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
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Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Research study analyzing the effects a nonlinear enthalpy profile has on thermal performance and expected energy benefits for PCM-enhanced insulation.
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NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Report providing testing methodology to evaluate structural rim header designs over openings up to 6 ft. wide and applicable to one- and two-story homes.