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Matching Field Evaluations
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Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC) |
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Start Date: |
December 2005 |
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Estimated Completion Date |
June 2009 |
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Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (LCCTC) |
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Description: |
Built by students, with a focus on green building and PATH Technology items. |
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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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Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
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Insulation Alternatives: Sprayed Fiber Insulation
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Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
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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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Technologies Evaluated: |
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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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Brighton Construction - Liberty Village |
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Start Date: |
June 2005 |
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Estimated Completion Date |
December 2006 |
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Builder: |
Brighton Construction |
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Description: |
Field Evaluation of these technologies: ENERGY STAR®, Plastic Plumbing Manifolds, Low Flow Fixtures, Pervious Concrete Pavement, Smart Vapor Retarders and Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) |
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Technologies Evaluated: |
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Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
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Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
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Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
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HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space
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Habitat for Humanity - Arundel |
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Start Date: |
April 2003 |
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End Date: |
October 2003 |
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Builder: |
Arundel Habitat for Humanity |
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Description: |
Field Evaluation of these technologies: Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) foundation, Fiber-Cement Siding, Ducts in Conditioned Space, Blower Door and Duct Blaster Tests. Final Report (dated October 2003) available as pdf. |
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Technologies Evaluated: |
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Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
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Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
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Pre-painted Fiber-Cement Siding
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