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Designs That Work - Building America Habitat Congress

by Building Science Corporation last modified 2007/07/25


House Design Recommendations by Climate Region

Designs That Work represents the latest Building Science Consortium experience and results under the Building America program. Specifically DTW includes:
  • Updated North American hygro-thermal regions map that is aligned with the Department of Energy Model Energy Code proposed climate zones and map

  • Climate-specific, building science and energy analysis for each house design

  • House plans based on climate.


House Design Recommendations by Climate

  • Very Cold Climate
  • Cold Climate
  • Mixed-Humid Climate - Haymount, Virginia
  • Mixed-Humid Climate - Greensburg, KS   NEW!
  • Hot-Humid Climate - New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Hot-Humid Climate - Lake Charles, Louisiana