Glossary Entries
A complete list of building science and construction terms. Many entries have illustrations provided and all are cross-referenced with other documents in the database. We have also added some common abbreviations that appear in our documents.
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EFL
- abbr. Environments for Living
The Environments For Living program is an initiative of Masco Home Services, Inc., a Masco company. The program was launched in 2001, in response to a growing need for professional services to support regional and national hom ... -
EGUSA
- Energy Gauge USA software (FSECs residential front-end user interface for DOE2.1E simulation tool)
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EIFS
- abbr. external insulation finishing system
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EPA
- abbr. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA develops and enforces regulations, gives grans, studies environmental issues, sponsors partnerships, teaches people about the environment, and publishes information.
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EPS
- abbr. expanded polystyrene insulation
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ERV
- abbr. Energy Recovery Ventilator or Enthalpy Recovery Ventilator
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FSEC
- abbr. Florida Solar Energy Center
FSEC's mission is to research and develop energy technologies that enhance Florida's and the nation's economy and environment and to educate the public, students and practitioners on the results of the research.
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HERS
- abbr. Home Energy Rating System
Developed by RESNET. -
HPL
- abbr. high-performance lighting
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HRV
- abbr. Heat Recovery Ventilator
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last modified
2009/05/15