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Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

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Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2A

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This report evaluates the performance of variable-capacity comfort systems, with a focus on inverter-driven, variable-capacity systems, as well as proposed system enhancements.

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

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Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade

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Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Affordable Housing Concepts, Zero Place, New Paltz, NY

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning multifamily home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -14 with PV or HERS 31 without PV.

Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010

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Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2010, and is available for...

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: CGA Studio Architects, Forever House, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -17 with PV or HERS 32 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Habitat for Humanity North Central Connecticut, Cleveland Avenue Home, Hartford, CT

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 34 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: Healthy Communities, Today’s New Living Experience at Walnut Farm, Williamsburg, VA

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award-winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 8 with PV or HERS 44 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study: K. Hovnanian Northeast Division, Inc., The Cove at Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ

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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Grand Award-winning multifamily home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 48 without PV.

Interactive Walk-Through of a Residential Heat Pump Water Heater Installation in Massachusetts

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This webpage provides an interactive walk-through of the installation of a heat pump water heater in a home in Massachusetts, including how-to videos of the installation, video interviews with the homeowners, installer, and utility program partners, and visual tours of the home before and after...

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No-Regrets Remodeling: How to Create a Comfortable, Healthy Home that Saves Energy, Second Edition

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Book providing home owners with building science information to help make good decisions when planning a home remodel or renovation.

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IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

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New and Substantially Improved Buildings - Electrical Systems

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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.

Raise Electrical System Components - Protecting Your Property from Flooding

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Flyer describing reasons and best practices for raising electrical systems above flood-levels.

All electrical system components should be raised above the design flood elevation to protect against water and speed up recovery, unless properly designed to be water-tight per code requirements.

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FEMA Install Sewer Backflow Valves - Protecting Your Property from Flooding

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Factsheet describing backflow valve benefits and tips.

Best Practices Manual

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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.

Cool Solutions: The Whole House Fan

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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.

Backflow prevention devices keep water and sewage from entering the home during a flood preventing damage and health and safety issues.

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: CGA Studio Architects, Forever House, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS -17 with PV or HERS 32 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Cornerstone Construction of Northeast Ohio, Moreland Hills Home, Moreland Hills, OH

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2023 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -2 with PV or HERS 42 without PV.