Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
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"On the Path" ZEH Demonstration - Bel Air, Maryland
Bob Ward Companies of Edgewood, Maryland worked with the NAHB Research Center to build one of the first ultra energy-efficient production homes in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Bern Clothes Washer Study
The small town of Bern, Kansas was selected evaluate the energy and water savings of high-efficiency, horizontal-axis washers.
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Energy Performance Remodeling: Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County (HFH-MC)
Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County (HFH-MC) worked in conjunction with Montgomery County to purchase foreclosed homes, remodel them, and ultimately deliver 12 fully renovated homes to clients.
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Field Test of Advanced Duct-Sealing Technologies within the Weatherization Assistance Program
A field test of an aerosol-spray duct-sealing technology and a conventional, best-practice approach was performed in 80 homes to determine the efficacy and programmatic needs of the duct-sealing technologies as applied in the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program.
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Innovative Rehabilitation Technologies: A State of the Art Overview
This study identifies promising cost-saving technologies for housing rehabilitation
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Photovoltaics: A Background Paper for Homebuilders, Remodelers and Editors
A 10-page summary that describes solar PV technology and how steel roofing with a PV coating was installed on an NAHB Research Center Townhouse in 1996. A useful introductory document for those who want to know how it works.
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Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling: SEER 2003 Case Study Report
The goal of the Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Remodeling (SEER) project is to provide information to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.
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Worker Exposures to Airborne Lead during Residential Remodeling Activities - Results of Five Site Visits
5 case studies that monitored worker exposure to airborne lead during residential remodeling activities.
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ZEH Demonstration - Califon, New Jersey
Although it did not start out to be a zero energy home, the remodeling project performed by Asdal Builders in conjunction with the NAHB Research Center resulted in a newly remodeled home that will be a net-zero energy home.
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ZEH Presentations
These ZEH presentations include "Strategies for Energy Efficient Remodeling (SEER)" and "Zero Energy Homes: A Brief Primer"
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