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Ten Years of Building Science Summer Camp
Highlights from my experience with the Westford Symposium on Building Science
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Getting Slab-Edge Insulation Right
These thermal energy models reveal the most effective way to stop heat loss through the slab
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Why Air Conditioning Vents Sweat
There's a simple answer and multiple reasons
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The Origin of That Humidity and Health Factors Chart
It's called the Sterling chart and relates negative health factors to relative humidity
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The Importance of Windows in Hot Climates
Glazing performance trumps insulation R-values in areas where the difference between indoor and outdoor temps is not so great
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Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic (Part 2)
Designing effective ducts for low-static minisplit air handlers
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Pete’s Puzzle: The Jigsaw Approach, Revisited
After nearly four years working on GBA building science puzzles, here's another half-dozen investigative steps to consider
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Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic (Part 1)
Calculating the loads and sizing the system
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 4: Water)
Water and moisture problems are the most common cause of durability issues and damage to buildings
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Understanding Filter Ratings: MERV, FPR, and MPR
When you want your HVAC system to filter for good indoor air quality, you need to know about the three main filter rating systems
