Buildings

Combustion

• Potential Problems of Indoor Use of Gas-powered Combustion Engines

Construction Process

• Above and Beyond Government Building Codes
• Performance Testing Duct Work
• Energy Efficient Foundations
• The Deal with Steel
• Taking the Time to Do It Right
• “Green Building”
• Finding a Trustworthy Builder
• Sustainable Buildings: A Wise Investment in Learning

Crawl Spaces

• Closed Crawl Spaces: A Quick Reference for the Southeast
• Closed Crawl Spaces: An Introduction for the Southeast
• Improving Wall-Vented Crawl Spaces
• Published Articles
• NC Residential Building Code
• Video Overviews
• Technical Reports

Framing

• 2x4 or 2x6
• Advanced Framing
• High Performance Homes and the 3C Barrier
• Building High Performance Homes
• Brick Pockets (F–1)
• Cantilevers (F–2)
• Double Walls (F–3)
• Dropped Ceilings (F–4)
• Garage to House Wall (F–5)
• Knee Walls (F–6)
• Air Sealing - Polysealing Garage to House Detail (F–7)
• Shafts and Chases (F–8)
• Soffits (F–9)
• Tubs and Showers on Exterior Walls (F–10)

Healthy & Safety

• Weatherization and Opportunities to Improve Health Conditions in Homes

Heating & Cooling

• Water Heater Replacement
• The Scientific Spin on PAVs
• High Utility Bills
• Sizes of Heat Pumps and AC’s
• Ceiling Fans
• Before Choosing a Heating System…
• Reasons for High Heating Bills
• Hot and Cold
• Comfort Capacity in a Tri-Level Home
• Dryness in the Winter
• Heat Pump Options
• Position of the House
• Creating Warm Spots
• Comforting Compromises
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Ground Source Heat Pumps
• Air Conditioners: Increasing
  Efficiency With Smaller Units
• SEER Facts Bulletin
• Air of Importance: A Study of Air Distribution Systems in Manufactured Homes
• Air Distribution for the Exemplary Home
• Winter Weatherization Do's and Don't's

Indoor Air Quality

• Air Handlers Need Time Off
• Effects of Indoor Humidity
• Survival of the Molds
• Smelly House
• Understanding Radon Emissions
• Dangers of Vent-Free Gas Heaters
• Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)
• Dust Problems
• Soot and Other Black Stains
• Allergies and Air Filters
• Asthma and Your Home
• Sensitivity to Odors and Fumes
• Central House Vacuum System
• Duct Cleaning
• Healthy Houses
• Carbon Monoxide in the Home
• Air-Tight and Leak-Free
• Keep It Tight and Vented

Insulation

• Radient Barriers Fact Sheet
• Super Insulation
• What to Replace After a Hurricane
• Ceiling Voids (IN-1)
• Pinched Batts (IN-2)

Mold & Moisture

• Icicles in the Attic
• Water, Water Everywhere

Systems Approach

• SystemVision™
• SystemVision™ :: Great Standards for Living
• No Black Magic for Homeowners in “Energy-Saving” Black Boxes
• Modular Housing that Surpasses Site-Built Standards
• Ingredients for an Energy Efficient Home
• Investing in an Energy Efficient Home
• Energy Efficient Water Heater
• Building Science Reality Check — Survey of 100 Homes
• Haunted Ducts and FAT Ducts
• Building Trends (Even Good Ones) Can Lead to Trouble
• Kinston “E ”-House Demonstrates Better Building

Ventilation

• Attic Ventilation
• Use and Misuse of Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) in Hot, Humid Climates
• In-Depth Ventilation Research from Advanced Energy
• Case Studies of Attic Ventilation

Windows

• Windows