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Building Profiles for residential construction were developed by BSC to be appropriate for specific climates. The profiles include building cross sections, enclosure and mechanical design recommendations, field expertise notes, material compatibility analysis as well as climate challenges. Each climate has multiple profiles listed as there is more than one possible solution for design and construction of a high performance building within a single region.

Interactive Hygrothermal Regions Map
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Arctic/Subarctic Very Cold Cold Mixed Humid Hot Humid Marine Hot Dry Mixed Dry Arctic/Subarctic Very Cold Cold Mixed Humid Hot Humid Hot Dry Mixed Dry Marine
The Hygrothermal Regions Map illustrates the eight major climate zones in North America. The climate zones are generally based on heating degree-days, average temperatures and precipitation.


Visit DOE’s Building America website to view the Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County.
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