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Publication Review
Title: Elements
of an Energy Efficient House
Author: NREL, 2000
File: Free Pamphlet, PDF 184 KB, 8 pages
Audience: Introduction for all interested in energy efficient home
construction.
Review
General introduction to energy efficient homes. Basic concepts and issues
are discussed in a non-technical way.
Issues covered include:
- thermal envelope explained
- wall and roof assemblies
- optimum value engineering
- structural insulated panels
- insulated concrete forms
- insulation and R-value explained
- air and vapor retarders
- air tight construction
- window issues
- controlled ventilation
- heating and cooling systems
- energy efficient appliances
Detail drawings include:
- building diagram showing typical air leakage problems
- building diagram showing heat recovery ventilation
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