high-performance building envelope
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Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures and Improperly Detailed Ducts
Code requirements for blower-door tests in new construction have led to better building envelopes but ductwork is still overlooked
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A High-Performance Building Envelope for a Net-Zero Energy House
Working out trouble spots during the design phase helps keep a demonstration house on time and on budget
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The Four Control Layers of a Wall
How water, air, vapor, and temperature controls lead to a durable building envelope and a comfortable, efficient home