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Matching Field Evaluations
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J. W. Miller Companies - Armory Park del Sol |
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Start Date: |
August 2000 |
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End Date: |
April 2004 |
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Builder: |
John Wesley Miller Companies |
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Description: |
Field Evaluation of these technologies: Photovoltaic Electrical Generation, Solar with Tankless Water Heaters, Energy Efficient Building Construction, Zero Energy Home. Interim Report (dated April 2004) available as pdf. |
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Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
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Full Spectrum Fluorescent Lamps
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Photovoltaic (PV) Roofing
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Bob Ward Companies |
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Start Date: |
July 2006 |
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End Date: |
December 2007 |
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Builder: |
Bob Ward Companies |
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Description: |
The builder successfully incorporated many high performance features into a standard home design. All of the trade contractors were required to make some changes to their standard practice and achieved a new level of experience through the project. Solar technologies, uncommon in this new-home market, were designed and installed to complement the house model. |
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This project focused on overall energy efficiency performance, and utilized the following technologies:
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Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
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Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
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HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space
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Insulation Alternatives: Blown or Foamed Through a Membrane
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Precast Concrete Foundation and Wall Panels
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Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
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MADE Project |
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Start Date: |
June 2000 |
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End Date: |
March 2003 |
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Builder: |
NAHB Research Center |
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Description: |
Marketable, Affordable, Durable, Entry-level (MADE) single-family detached homes; Field Evaluation of these technologies: fiber-cement siding, standing seam metal roofs, tankless water heaters, precast concrete foundation walls. Final Report (dated July 2003) available as pdf. |
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Technologies Evaluated: |
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Precast Concrete Foundation and Wall Panels
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New Generation OSB Sub-flooring
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Structured Wiring Systems
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Title: |
GreenTrust LLC and ICI Homes |
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Start Date: |
March 2004 |
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End Date: |
March 2006 |
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Builder: |
GreenTrust LLC and ICI Homes |
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Description: |
The Trafalgar Village development built by ICI Homes is a vacation community near Disney World that is targeted towards families. One and two story single family homes range from 1868 square feet to 2615 square feet. Over 300 homes have already been completed in this multi-phase project. All houses feature a Takagi on demand hot water heater for space heat and DHW. |
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Title: |
Davis Construction |
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Start Date: |
May 1999 |
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End Date: |
September 2002 |
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Builder: |
Bruce Davis, Inc. |
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Description: |
Field Evaluation of these technologies: Fiber-Cement Siding, Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Walls, Tankless Water Heater, Tubular Skylights, Mechanical Ventilation. Final Report (September 2002) available as pdf. |
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Technologies Evaluated: |
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Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
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Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
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Title: |
Franklin Homes - The Vistas at Kensington Park |
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Start Date: |
May 1999 |
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End Date: |
July 2003 |
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Builder: |
Carl Franklin Homes |
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Description: |
Field Evaluation of these technologies: Concrete Floor Finish, Prefabricated Drywall Corners, Tankless Water Heater. Final Report (dated July 2003) available. |
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Drywall Finishing Accessories
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