Primers

Lake Charles, LA ACCA Manual J Calculations by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

BSP-031 ACCA Manual J calculations for the Lake Charles, LA demonstration home. These calculations were prepared to support the energy analysis described in this Primer.

Lake Charles, LA House Drawings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Architectural, structural and electrical plans for the Lake Charles/Creole hot-humid house

New Orleans, LA House Drawings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Archtictural, structural and electrical plans

New Orleans ACCA Manual J Calculations by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Manual J calculations

Haymount, VA House Drawings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Mixed-humid architectural, structural and electrical house plans

Haymount, VA ACCA Manual J Calculations by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Mixed-humid Manual J calculations

Juneau, AK House Drawings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Very cold climate architectural, structural and electrical house plans

Juneau, AK ACCA Manual J Calculations by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Very cold climate Manual J calculations

Pontiac, MI House Drawings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Cold climate architectural, structural and electrical house plans

Pontiac, MI ACCA Manual J Calculations by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

Cold climate Manual J calculations

BSP-034: Designs that Work: Cold Climate (Pontiac, MI) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

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BSP-035: Designs that Work: Very Cold Climate (Juneau, AK) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

The "Designs that Work" series of climate-specific case studies were created by Building Science Corporation for the DOE's Building America Program. Each package includes house plans and a design narrative highlighting the applied building science principles.

BSP-034: Designs that Work: Cold Climate (Pontiac, MI) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

The "Designs that Work" series of climate-specific studies were created by Building Science Corporation for the DOE's Building America Program. Each package includes house plans and a design narrative hightlighting the applied building science principles.

BSP-033: Designs that Work: Mixed-Humid Climate (Haymount, VA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

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BSP-031: Designs that Work: Hot-Humid Climate (Lake Charles, LA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

The "Designs that Work" series of climate-specific case studies were created by Building Science Corporation for the DOE's Building America Program. Each package includes house plans and a design narrative highlighting the applied building science principles.

BSP-031: Designs that Work: Hot-Humid Climate House (Lake Charles, LA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

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BSP-032: Designs that Work: Hot-Humid Climate (New Orleans, LA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

The "Designs that Work" series of climate-specific case studies were created by Building Science Corporation for the DOE's Building America Program. Each package includes house plans and a design narrative hightlighting the applied building science principles.

BSP-032: Designs that Work: Hot-Humid Climate (New Orleans, LA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

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BSP-033: Designs that Work: Mixed-Humid Climate (Haymount, VA) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/11/20

The "Designs that Work" series of climate-specific case studies were created by Building Science Corporation for the DOE's Building America Program. Each package includes house plans and a design narrative highlighting the applied building science prinicples.

BSP-035: Designs that Work: Very Cold Climate (Juneau, AK) by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/29

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BSP-040: READ THIS: Before You Design, Build or Renovate by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

Practical recommendations for building, renovating and maintaining healthy and affordable housing.

BSP-040: READ THIS: Before You Design, Build or Renovate by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

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BSP-041: READ THIS: Before You Turn Over a Unit by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

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BSP-041: READ THIS: Before You Turn Over a Unit by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

How a unit is turned over and maintained has significant effects on the control of asthma triggers and other indoor and outdoor contaminants.

BSP-050: Sizing heating, cooling and ventilation ducts, trunks, and runouts for energy efficient housing by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/07/02

A design process is laid out for sizing cooling and heating system capacity; for specifying the airflow and duct sizes to each conditioned space; and for specifying the free area needed to transfer air supplied to closed rooms back to the central return.

BSP-060: The Mold Explosion: Why Now? by Jospeh Lstiburek — last modified 2006/12/21

Today's houses make it easier for mold to find the food and water it needs to thrive. The cure is a quick cleanup and smarter choices in materials.

BSP-061: Small House, Built Right by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2006/12/21

Think $50 per square foot and $50 a month for utilities are unattainable? Government-sponsored research proves otherwise.

BSP-062: The Future of Framing Is Here by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2006/12/21

Smarter strategies can save money, speed construction, improve energy efficiency, and cut down on job-site waste.

BSP-063: Water-Managed Wall Systems by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2006/12/21

Show water to the exit with a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.

BSP-042: READ THIS: Before You Ventilate by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

Download the complete document to learn about practical recommendations for meeting your ventilation requirements.

BSP-042: READ THIS: Before You Ventilate by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

Practical recommendations for meeting your ventilation requirements.

BSP-043: READ THIS: Before You Move In by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2006/12/21

How you live in your home and how you clean and maintain your home affect the quality of air in your home. Keeping your home clean and dry makes it comfortable and healthy for you and unfriendly and unwelcoming to pests.

BSP-051: Refrigeration System Installation and Startup Procedures, and Air Conditioning Equipment Efficiency by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/01/03

Cooling system performance evaluation using a series of measurements including: air flow, pressures, temperatures, humidity levels, and power draw.

Cold Climate Photograph by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/03/21

 

Designs That Work - Building America Habitat Congress by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2007/07/25

 

Greensburg Banner Link by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/07/25

 

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Building America: Building Greensburg by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

 

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BSC Building America: Greensburg Plan 1 Drawings by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/10/25

The attached pdf file is an example set of house plans for a house in Greensburg, KS. The example plans are provided as part of the Building America Program's support for builders in the Greensburg area. Questions about these plans should be directed to betsy@buildingscience.com

"Building Greensburg" Builder Workshop by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

Each seminar will include a 1/2-day tour of current re-construction projects in Greensburg where participants will learn about and examine best practice construction methods. The field visit will be followed by a 1/2-day in-class training session lead by residential construction experts from Building America project teams. Please note that the curriculum outlined below may change to best suit the registered participants. Interested parties are encouraged to enroll early.

Greensburg Presentation - Building for Energy Efficiency 1 by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

The presentation below was presented at the July 20-21, 2007 Greensburg Housing Resource Fair by Alex Lukachko from Building Science Corporation.

Greensburg Presentation - Building for Energy Efficiency 3 by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

The presentation below was presented at the July 20-21, 2007 Greensburg Housing Resource Fair by Alex Lukachko from Building Science Corporation.

Greensburg Presentation - Building for Energy Efficiency 2 by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

The presentation below was presented at the July 20-21, 2007 Greensburg Housing Resource Fair by Steve Bolibruck from IBACOS.

Greensburg Presentation - Building for Energy Efficiency 4 by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2007/08/31

The presentation below was presented at the July 20-21, 2007 Greensburg Housing Resource Fair by Steve Bolibruck from IBACOS.

BSP-020: Water Management Details for Residential Buildings by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/06/11

Explanation of the concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential using graphics in relationship to window installations and building envelope penetrations. Also, a special review of in-field installation practices.

BSP-020: Water Management Details for Residential Building by Alex Lukachko — last modified 2008/06/11

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BSP-064: Remodeling for Energy Efficiency by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/06/12

Can a 150-year-old house approach zero energy use? Three case studies point the was from the 19th to the 21st century.