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Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single-Family Residential Structures

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Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

Load Paths, FEMA Technical Fact Sheet No. 4.1

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Factsheet describing the concept of load paths and the important connections in a wind uplift load path; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”

Opening and Compartmentalization Effects of Internal Pressure in Low-Rise Buildings with Gable and Hip Roofs

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Study examining how design features, such as building envelope openings and compartmentalization, affect the wind pressure in typical low-rise buildings with gable and hip roofs.

Changes to the Wind Speed Maps and Wind Design – 2010 Florida Building Code

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Fact sheet describing changes made to the 2010 Florida Building Code with regards to wind design loads and requirements.

Construction of Low-Rise Buildings in Cyclone Prone Areas and Modification of Cyclone

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Article describing construction best practices to help reduce the wind-induced pressure loads on a low-rise building during a hurricane.

Living on the Coast: Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes

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A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Greenhill Contracting, Hickory Ridge, Gardiner, NY

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 2 with PV and 33 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Northstone Bungalow, Hickory, NC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 46 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2018 Case Study Poster: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Julia II, Hickory, NC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 49 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study Poster: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, The Rudy Project, Hickory, NC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 40 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, The Julia Plan, Hickory, NC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 44 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2018 Case Study Poster: Health-E Community Enterprises of Virginia, Jefferson Green, Richmond, VA

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning multifamily home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 41 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Imery & Co, LLC, Contemporary Performance, Chamblee, GA

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 54 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study Poster: Insight Homes, The Morgan, Millsboro, DE

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 53 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2018 Case Study Poster: Insight Homes, Whatley, Millsboro, DE

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 52 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Addison Homes, Jocassee Plan, Greer, SC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 13 with PV and 41 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: Addison Homes, The Emry, Greer SC

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS score of 21 with PV and 43 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Amaris Homes LLC, Afton Model, Afton, MN

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 9 with PV and 39 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: Amaris Homes, Dominica Way, Maplewood, MN

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 13 with PV and 46 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: AquaZephyr, TREE at EcoVillage, Ithaca, NY

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning multi-family home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 26 with PV and 58 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2018 Case Study Poster: Bellingham Bay Builders, Fairhaven High Performance, Bellingham, WA

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2018 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS score of 2 with PV and 37 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: BrightLeaf Homes, Eco2, Brookfield, IL

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 38 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: [bundle] design studio, Birch House, Bellingham, WA

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS score of -9 with PV and 36 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study Poster: C & B Custom Homes, The Meritage, Clarkdale, AZ

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the mixed-dry climate that achieved a HERS score of 16 with PV and 51 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Capstone Homes, Presidio in the Pines, Flagstaff, AZ

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 26 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Charis Homes LLC, The Aspen, North Canton, OH

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 36 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2019 Case Study Poster: Charis Homes, The Sanctuary, North Canton, OH

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2019 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 44 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2016 Case Study Poster: Charis Homes, ICF Home, North Canton, OH

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2016 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 31 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Charles Thomas, Lakeside Luxury, Valley, NE

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS score of 48 without PV.

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study Poster: Clifton View Homes, Anacortes Craftsman, Anacortes, WA

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Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the marine climate that achieved a HERS score of -18 with PV and 39 without PV.