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Title: Brighton Construction - Liberty Village
Start Date: June 2005
Estimated Completion Date December 2006
Builder: Brighton Construction
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)
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Plumbing Manifolds
  • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Supply Piping
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
  • Advanced Framing Techniques: Optimum Value Engineering (OVE)
  • Smart Vapor Retarders
  • HVAC Equipment and Duct Installation within Conditioned Space
Title: Existing Homes in Chicago
Start Date: October 2006
EndDate: April 2007
Builder: Existing Homes in Chicago
Description: This field evaluation determined energy savings of installing clear and Low-E storm windows in a cold climate, costs, paybacks, & air tightness improvements.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Low-E Storm Windows
Title: Hopke Buildings & Grounds
Start Date: May 2001
EndDate: November 2001
Builder: Hopke Buildings and Grounds
Description: "MADE to Last" house design. Field Evaluation of these technologies: Insulating Concrete Form (ICF), Residential Light Gauge Steel Framing Floors, Roof, and Partitions. Final Report (dated November 2001) available as pdf.
Technologies Evaluated:
  • Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF)
  • Steel Framing
  • Concrete Floor Finishes
Title: South Chicago Workforce
Start Date: March 2003
EndDate: 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