Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library is a compilation of home performance resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and industry reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
Building Performance Workshop: HVAC Duct Design: Manual D, Fittings, Friction Rate, Pressure Loss, & Static Pressure
Corbett Lunsford and HVAC design calculations trainer Alex Meaney talk about duct design calculations, the Manual D and ASHRAE ways.
Energy Circle: Encircled Podcast: Talking Electrification with Zach Lawrence and Gabe Lieb of Efficiency First California
Listen to a discussion of the latest in California’s home electrification movement, including the state of rebate and incentive programs, and why what’s happening in California matters to contractors around the country.
Inspecting the Building of the Future
Watch this 5-minute video for an introduction to the grid-interactive efficient building (GEB).
International Code Council Guide to Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards
View a free guide to energy codes and building performance standards, including model energy codes and case studies.
Passive House Podcast: Mark Siddall, LEAP
In this episode, LEAP architect Mark Siddell walks us through the eight stages of the RIBA Passive Haus Overlay.
HVAC Fail: Mechanical Plan Red Flags and How to Find Them in Your Man J/S/D Design
In this video, Corbett Lundsford talks about mechanical red flags in HVAC design plans.
NEEP: Best Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI) are a method of inspection that uses technology to allow inspectors or certified Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA) to conduct inspections while not being physically present at the inspection site.
NYSERDA: Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide Videos
Short (2-5 min) video refreshers on key steps in installation of cold-climate air source heat pumps.
Home Performance: HVAC Duct Design 101
Corbett Lunsford and Alex Meaney discuss HVAC Duct Design 101. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Home Performance: Borderline of Balanced Ventilation: When Bath Fans Won’t Work, and an ERV Becomes Necessary at Home
Corbett Lundsford talks about when to use an ERV in a home. And when not to...
Whole Home Performance HVAC: Energy Efficient Heating, Cooling, & Weatherization
An HVAC contractor in Georgia discusses how his family-owned company focuses on weatherization and efficient heating and cooling, an essential component of fighting climate change.
Workforce Development Toolkit for the Weatherization Assistance Program
This toolkit provides workforce development information and resources applicable to the Weatherization Assistance Program.
BPA: Building Science Principles Course: A Free Resource for Educators
This introductory course, presented in slideshow format, is designed to be a starting point for those interested in any career in residential energy efficiency. The course provides learners with basic information on how homes work through the lens of building science.
Efficiency First CA: Air Leakage Calculator
This tool will calculate CFM50 for any area of conditioned floor space.
Build Podcast: Performance on a Budget
On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Jake go deep into building high-performance homes on a reasonable budget.
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