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Title: Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC)
Start Date: December 2005
Estimated Completion Date June 2009
Builder: Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC)
Description: Built by students, with a focus on green building and PATH Technology items.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
  • Fiber-Cement Siding
  • Fly Ash Concrete
  • Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
  • Insulation Alternatives: Sprayed Fiber Insulation
  • Permeable Pavement
  • Rainwater Harvesting
  • Solar Water Heaters
  • Tubular Skylights
  • Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
  • Xeriscaping
Title: Bob Ward Companies
Start Date: July 2006
End Date: December 2007
Builder: Bob Ward Companies
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.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • This project focused on overall energy efficiency performance, and utilized the following technologies:
  • Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
  • High Performance Glazing
  • HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space
  • Insulation Alternatives: Blown or Foamed Through a Membrane
  • Photovoltaic Systems
  • Precast Concrete Foundation and Wall Panels
  • Solar Water Heaters
  • Tankless Water Heaters
  • Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
Title: Farnham Construction
Start Date: August 2002
End Date: July 2005
Builder: Farnham Construction, Custom Home Builder
Description: Field Evaluation of these technologies: Radiant Heat System and Forced Air System compared. CO2 Controlled Ventilation System. Press Release (date Feb 2003) and Interim Report (dated September 2002) available.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Radiant Floor Heating - Dry System Hydronic
  • Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
Title: Davis Construction
Start Date: May 1999
End Date: September 2002
Builder: Bruce Davis, Inc.
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.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
  • Tankless Water Heaters
  • Fiber-Cement Siding
  • Tubular Skylights
  • Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
Title: South Chicago Workforce
Start Date: March 2003
End Date: March 2006
Builder: South Chicago Workforce
Description: This field evaluation evaluated three ventilation systems in three identical homes for their effectiveness at distributing fresh air, energy consumption, and operating cost
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies