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Is Modeling a Four-Letter Word?
The debate over modeled versus monitored results continues
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The Fundamentals of Series and Parallel Heat Flow
The R-value of a building assembly depends on how heat can flow through it
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Why Is the HERS Reference Home Based on an Outdated Energy Code?
Should the HERS Index calculation be updated?
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New Mexico Develops Innovative Water Efficiency Rating Score
Like a HERS rating, the WERS rating will be scored on a 0 to 100 scale
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A Drainage Plane Time Bomb Defused
The key was catching it early enough
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A Plethora of Building Science Conferences
Here’s my roundup of a whole bunch of the main conferences and then some
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Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturer Tackles Installation Quality
Owens Corning has published a document and video to help insulation contractors achieve the RESNET Grade 1 installation standard
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Three Types of Heating and Cooling Loads
Manual J gives you one of them, but what do you do about the others?
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How Replacing a Furnace Can Make You Less Comfortable
The problem arises when upgrading to a high-efficiency unit
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Choosing a Base Temperature for Degree Days
This reference point is important when using degree days for energy consumption analysis