BSP-031: Designs that Work: Hot-Humid Climate (Lake Charles, LA)
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.
Resources for Builders in a Hot-Humid Climate
Resources include related documents on the buildingscience.com website, informative guides and publications, and links to selected internet sites.
Resources include related documents on the buildingscience.com website, informative guides and publications, and links to selected internet sites.
GENERAL RESOURCES
- Builder's Guide to Hot-Humid Climates (www.buildingsciencepress.com)
- Water Management Guide (www.buildingsciencepress.com)
- Building America Performance Targets
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Climate Zones
- DOE Climate Zones by County
- Building Materials Property Table
- Building Science Glossary
OTHER HOT-HUMID HOUSE DESIGN CASE STUDIES
- Hot-Humid Climate construction details:
SITE: DRAINAGE, PEST CONTROL, AND LANDSCAPING
FOUNDATION: MOISTURE CONTROL AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE
- Borate-treated rigid insulation:
BUILDING ENCLOSURE: MOISTURE CONTROL AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE
- Design using advanced framing methods
- Air sealing details
- Insulations, Sheathings, and Vapor Diffusion Retarders
- Solar driven moisture in wall assemblies
- Solar driven moisture in roof assemblies:
- Window flashing:
- Water Management Guide (www.buildingsciencepress.com)
MECHANICALS/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING
- HVAC system sizing (ACCA Manual J and Manual D):
- Transfer Grilles:
- Indoor humidity:
COMMISSIONING
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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last modified
2008/09/05
