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Emu Passive: Building Standards Report
Overview
This report investigates the ability of 12 building standards to deliver resilient, healthy, and efficient buildings.
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This report investigates: 2018 IECC, 2021 IECC, 2024 IECC, California Title 24, EnergyStar v3.2, DOE Zero Energy Ready Home, Pretty Good House, 2015 Phius+, 2018 Phius+ Core, 2021 Phius+ Core, 2021 Phius+ Core Prescriptive, PHI Low Energy Building, and PHI Passive House.
The intent is to allow building owners, project teams, and policymakers to compare building standards as apples to apples and make informed decisions.
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Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek
Watch as Joe Lstiburek guides viewers on how they can build with better moisture control.
Review of the Passive House Prescriptive Checklist
Watch as Chris Laumer-Giddens reviews the Passive House Prescriptive checklist with green builder Matt Hoots.
The Build Show: One of the Most Efficient Homes in America
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