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Mechanicals

Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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