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Building America Energy Performance Brief: Preventing Ice Dams

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing the source of ice dams and how to prevent them from occurring in varying climate conditions with different types of attics.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Quadrant Homes, Kent, WA

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing Quadrant Homes, a production home builder, and their implementation of an energy-efficiency package provide allowed home owners to achieve energy savings of 40% Building America benchmark.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tindall Homes, Columbus NJ

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing Tindall Homes and the energy efficient features they took advantage of when building 20 luxury homes, that subsequently used 40% less energy then code requirements.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tommy Williams Homes, Gainesville, FL

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing how in 2010, Tommy Williams Homes built 36 houses that all achieved HERS scores below 60, this was achieved by partnering with an energy consulting firm and Building America.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Urbane Homes, Greater Louisville, KY

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing production home builder Urbane homes and how they managed to thrive by teaming up with the Building America program to create affordable and energy efficient homes.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TX

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing David Weekley Homes, and how by working with Building America and the Building Science Corporation, they been able to build tighter more energy efficient homes and pass the benefits along to customers.
Case Study

2017 Florida Building Code – Building, Sixth Edition

Author(s)
International Code Council,
Florida Building Commission
Organization(s)
ICC,
FBC
Publication Date
Florida building code including all the amendments and additions by Florida for the wind-borne debris regions and the high-velocity hurricane zone.
Reference

Van Geet Off-Grid Home: An Integrated Approach to Energy Savings

Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Organization(s)
NREL
Publication Date
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.
Reference
Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

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An earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve is attached to the natural gas pipeline between the meter and the house, downstream of the meter, to stop the flow of gas into the house if an earthquake occurs.

An earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve is attached to the natural gas pipeline between the meter and the house, downstream of the meter, to stop the flow of gas into the house if an earthquake occurs.

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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tom Walsh & Co., Portland, OR

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing how Tom Walsh & Co. became one of the first production home builders to earn a tax credit for new homes while achieve 50% energy savings in 20 homes they constructed.
Case Study

DOE Siding Retrofit: Cedar Siding Retrofit, Bellingham, WA

Author(s)
Theresa Gilbride,
Kohta Ueno
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
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.
Case Study

Report: 56th & Walnut - A Philly Gut Rehab Development

Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth,
Zoeller William,
Faakye Omari
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Report researching cost- effective solution packages for significant energy efficiency and indoor air quality improvements masonry multifamily urban buildings.
Reference

Retrofit of a MultiFamily Mass Masonry Building in New England

Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Kerrigan Philip,
Wytrykowska Honorata,
Van Straaten R
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
Reference
Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").

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Air Sealing Colorado Homes – 10.634

Author(s)
Weiner C.
Organization(s)
Colorado State University,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
Publication Date
Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.
Reference
Cut I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap

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Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Author(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
Publication Date
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
Reference

DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: Insight Homes, Peterman Il, Lewes, DE

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case Study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-humid climate that achieved a HERS 46 without PV.
Case Study

Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade—Minneapolis Residence

Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
University of Minnesota
Organization(s)
ORNL
Publication Date
Case study describing a basement remodel of a 1928 Minneapolis home that involved installing dimple drain mat and closed-cell spray foam on interior of basement wall and an interior footing drain to manage moisture before finishing an existing basement.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: William Ryan Homes, Tampa, FL

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing William Ryan Homes and their achievement of reducing whole house source energy use by 40% and receiving HERS scores of 65 to 70 by utilizing high efficiency heat pumps with engineered duct design.
Case Study

Adding Insulation when Re-Siding

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
Reference

Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

Author(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
Organization(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
Publication Date
Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
Reference

ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Publication Date
Website for finding rebates and special offers near you on ENERGY STAR certified products. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the U.S. EPA helping you save energy and money while protecting the environment.
Reference

Evaluation of Exterior Shades at PNNL Lab Homes and Occupied Field Sites

Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Hunt Walter E
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.
Reference

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

Author(s)
Sullivan Greg P,
Cort Katherine A,
Merzouk Massine B,
Metzger Cheryn E,
Petersen Joseph M
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
Reference
Tape down housewrap head flap

Tape down housewrap head flap

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Air seal rough opening from inside

Air seal rough opening from inside

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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

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DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: Tim O'Brien Homes, The Mulberry, Madison, WI

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS 35 without PV.
Case Study

DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: ZeroNetNow, Cooper Street Residence, New Palz, NY

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case Study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that achieved a HERS -13 with PV or HERS 26 without PV.
Case Study

High Performance Builder Spotlight: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, GA

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing the processes behind the building of the homes making up the Callaway Gardens community, as well as the challenges brought out due to it's proximity to nature and homebuyers not valuing energy efficiency until they've experienced it.
Case Study

Evaluation of CNT Energy Savers Retrofit Packages Implemented in Multifamily Buildings

Author(s)
Farley Jene,
Ruch Russell
Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Report exploring feasibility of designing prescriptive retrofit measure packages for typical Chicago region multifamily buildings in order to achieve 25% source energy savings.
Reference

Evaluation of Savings in Energy-Efficient Public Housing in the Pacific Northwest

Author(s)
Kunkle Rick,
Gordon Andrew,
Lubliner Michael,
Howard Luke
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Research study documenting market-ready energy solutions to improve the efficiency of new affordable housing in the marine climate of Washington State.
Reference

Water Management of Non-Insulating and Insulating Sheathings - Final Report

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Smegal Jonathan
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.
Reference

Garage Doors are Pressure Rated

Guide describing garage doors that are pressure-rated to withstand wind pressures from hurricanes, high winds, and tornados.
Guide

DOE ZERH HIA 2022 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Discovery Home, Prescott, AZ

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2022 Housing Innovation Award winning production home in the mixed-dry climate that achieved a HERS 14 with PV or HERS 44 without PV.
Case Study

Residential Heating and Cooling Loads Component Analysis

Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Organization(s)
LBNL
Publication Date
Report describing a study using parametric computer simulations of 112 single-family and 63 multi-family residential building prototypes to quantify the contributions of building components such as roofs, walls, windows, infiltration, outside air, lighting, equipment, and people to the aggregate...
Reference

Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings, FEMA P-936

Author(s)
Low David K,
Squerciati John,
Sparenberg Jennifer,
Reeder Adam,
Perotin Manuel,
Mahadevia Amit,
Seelbach Lauren,
Sheldon Adrianne
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Publication Date
Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.
Reference

Adding Exterior Insulation when Re-Siding

Re-siding of an existing home presents an excellent opportunity to install continuous rigid insulation over the walls while the old siding is pulled off and before the new siding is installed.
Home Improvement Expert™ Checklist
Install insulating foam sheathing and tape all seams to serve as a continuous drainage plane behind the home’s cladding.

Install insulating foam sheathing and tape all seams to serve as a continuous drainage plane behind the home’s cladding.

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Wisdom Way Solar Village: Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Low Energy Community

Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
Reference

DOE ZERH HIA 2020 Case Study Poster: Dwell Development, Flora Farmhouse, Seattle, WA

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom spec homes in the marine climate that used 2x6, 24-inch on-center walls, R-50 to R-70 average roof insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 51 without PV.
Case Study

Improving The Passive Survivability of Residential Buildings During Extreme Heat Events in the Pacific Northwest

Author(s)
Rempel Alexandra,
Danis Jackson,
Rempel Alan,
Fowler Michael,
Mishra Sandipan
Organization(s)
Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
Publication Date
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
Reference

Roof Escape Openings for Flood-Prone Areas

Guide describing options for providing access to the roof via openable skylights, dormer windows, or roof hatches, for occupants of homes in areas prone to severe flooding.
Guide

DOE ZERH HIA 2020 Case Study Poster: Alter Eco, Bridgeport ZERH Twins, Paoli, PA

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning attached home in the mixed-humid climate that used R-23 SIP walls, R-47 SIP roof, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of 38 without PV.
Case Study

Testing the Performance and Dynamic Control of Energy-Efficient Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
McIntosh Joshua A,
Sullivan Greg P,
Ashley Travis A,
Metzger Cheryn E,
Fernandez Nicholas
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
Publication Date
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental design and results of testing the energy performance of Hunter Douglas double-cell cellular shades under various control schemes in the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Lab Homes.
Reference

Design for Wildfire Resistance

Information guide describing defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and other features to include when designing a home for wildfire resistance.
Information Guide

Extreme Heat Overview

Overview guide providing background information on extreme heat in the United States as it relates to homes and links to guides describing specific ways to make homes more resistant to extreme heat.
Information Guide

DOE ZERH HIA 2020 Case Study Poster: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, Glendale Road Modular Homes, Florence, MA

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning affordable home in the cold climate that used a SIP shed roof, triple pane windows, and a 26.1 SEER ductless heat pump to achieve a HERS score of -20 with PV and 35 without PV.
Case Study

DOE ZERH HIA 2020 Case Study Poster: BPC Green Builders, Trumbull Residence, Wilton, CT

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom homes for buyer in the cold climate that used 2x8, 16-inch on-center walls, R-84.6 roof insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -13 with PV, and 36 without PV.
Case Study

DOE ZERH HIA 2020 Case Study Poster: Zeronetnow, Sofia Court, Esopus, NY

Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE,
PNNL
Publication Date
Case study poster describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2020 Housing Innovation Award winning custom for buyer home in the cold climate that used R-22 ICF walls, R-63 unvented vaulted attic insulation, and triple-pane windows to achieve a HERS score of -11 with PV and 26 without PV.
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