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Building Science
HVAC Zoning and Thermostat Controls

Keeping HVAC zones compact and installing more than one thermostat is one way to achieve occupant comfort and energy efficiency
Building Science
Sizing Heat Pump Water Heaters

Learn where to find HPWH data, software tools, and worksheets to help determine the right-sized tank for your household usage
Building Science
Basement Sealing for Radon Reduction

Measures taken to seal holes in a slab may not be the primary reason radon levels have gone way down
Building Science
Frost on Heat Pump Outdoor Units

Learn how the defrost cycle works and how to recognize whether the heat pump is working correctly in that mode
Building Science
Pros and Cons of Fireplaces

Is ambiance worth the consequences of burning wood in an airtight house?
Building Science
Dehumidifying With Heat Pump Water Heaters

Dehumidification is listed as a selling point for HPWHs but are they actually effective at lowering humidity?
Building Science
Renovating an Old Basement

Lessons learned from the demolition, investigation, and reparation of a 60-year-old basement
Building Science
Blower Door Testing for Contractors

Beyond measuring a building's airtightness, blower doors and manometers are used for several additional diagnostic tests
Building Science
An Avoidable Downside to Heat Pumps

Heat pumps have an Achilles' heel in the form of improper pairing with electric resistance auxiliary heat
Building Science
8 Tips for Cooling Down a Hot Second Floor

A first-aid kit of short-term solutions for bringing down the temperature of uncomfortably hot upper floors

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