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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 18 with PV and 41 without PV.
Case Study
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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 -5 with PV and 31 without PV.
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Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.
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Fact sheet describing typical wood-pile-to-beam connections; basic construction guidance for various connection methods, including connections for misaligned piles; and pile bracing connection techniques; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact...
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Fact sheet describing basic design and installation tips for various types of siding for high-wind regions, including vinyl, wood, and fiber cement and discusses sustainable design issues; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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This research study used pollutant measurements, home inspections, diagnostic testing and occupant surveys to assess IAQ in 24 new or deeply retrofitted homes designed to be high performance green buildings in California.
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Report describing how changing the air exchange rate of a home (the sum of the infiltration and mechanical ventilation airflow rates) affects the annual thermal conditioning energy.
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Video showing why having a FORTIFIED roof is important for water resistance from IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.
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Video explaining why homeowners should seal cracks and gaps on their homes in preparation for severe weather, complying with IBHS guidelines.
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Video that explains the need to secure shingle tabs and steps to take to seal shingle tabs on your roof per IBHS guidelines.
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Video showing how to install sheathing on new roofs in hurricane regions while following IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.
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Video showing proper attic ventilation systems for hurricane-prone regions compliant with IBHS Fortified Home standards.
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Animated video showing how to build roofing systems for high wind and hail following IBHS code.
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Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.
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Guide to retrofitting or strengthening gable end walls to reduce chances that the wall will be damaged in a hurricane per IBHS Fortified Home practices.
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Video showing how to install gables properly to ensure a secure roof frame per IBHS FORTIFIED Home standards.
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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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Designer checklist covering hazards involving ground and surface water, rain and water vapor, HVAC and plumbing, sunlight, insects, decay, and natural hazards, and builder checklist covering all disaster resistance, sorted by building component.
Case Study
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that used ENERGY STAR labeled appliances, WaterSense labeled fixtures, and 100% LED lighting to achieve a HERS score of 50 without PV.
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Webinar from Nick Hurst, Gayathri Vijayakumar, and Karla Butterfield for EEBA on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger...
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Webinar from Rich Binsacca, Stephen Myers, Elitia Schwaderer, Sandy Stegall, Angela Harris, and Susan Elovitz on market potential for Thrive Home Builder's Ultimate Z.E.N Home in Denver, Colorado, highlighting healthy living quality, interior design, COVID lifestyle changes causing more work from...
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Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
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Report on investigating the effectiveness of using solar thermal water heaters to address heat losses from piping while recirculating water in multifamily buildings.
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This video shows the proper way to turn off a electricity at the circuit box. For more preparedness videos in Spanish, Russian, Khmer, Vietnamese, Korean, or Chinese, go to https://www.youtube.com/c/EMDPrepare/playlists.
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This video shows the simple steps to secure items hanging on a wall to minimize their hazardous potential during a disaster. For more preparedness videos in Spanish, Russian, Khmer, Vietnamese, Korean, or Chinese, go to https://www.youtube.com/c/EMDPrepare/playlists.
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This video shows the easy process of securing shelves and large furnishing with many items to reduce their hazard risk. For more preparedness videos in Spanish, Russian, Khmer, Vietnamese, Korean, or Chinese, go to https://www.youtube.com/c/EMDPrepare/playlists.
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This video explains the importance of having enough water on hand in case of an emergency, how to store the drinking water, and how to use and gather more in the case of an emergency.
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Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.
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Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.