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Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House

December 27, 2018

Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home

November 16, 2018

Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
A split-system heat-pump water heater

October 25, 2018

Locating the compressor outdoors and using CO2 as the refrigerant eliminates some of the biggest concerns builders have with typical hybrid water heaters have.
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High-Performance HVAC for Whole-Home System Design

October 18, 2018

The trend of whole-home system design is gaining ground in high-performance home building. This approach considers the home as a single system with interdependent parts, including framing, walls, insulation, windows,…
On the Way to Net Zero

September 12, 2018

Renewables are part of the strategy, but conservation comes first
FHB House 2017: Mechanicals

November 8, 2017

From minisplits to radiant heat, the 2017 FHB House mechanicals demonstrate reasonably priced principles of efficient design.
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The Comfort of Radiant In-Floor Heating

November 7, 2017

The Ampex Insulated PEX Panel by Amvic Building System has been specifically designed to provide easier, faster, and the most cost-effective installation and performance for Hydronic Radiant in-floor heating systems.
Running Ducting for the ERV

October 23, 2017

The Zehnder ventilation system relies on a lot of ducting tubes.
Minisplit System for a Happy Mother-in-Law

October 19, 2017

The system is sized for temperature control in each room.
High-Performance ERV

September 7, 2017

Because an ERV transfers moisture as well as heat, it will reduce the humidity of incoming air during the air-conditioning season.

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