RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS

Building Best Practices Series

Building America Best Practices Series:

Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort and Duability in Different Climates

Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, Building America's system design recommendations and process improvements can help all builders interested in re-engineering their home designs to achieve high performance. This best practices handbook helps homeowners and builders develop durable, comfortable homes with high levels of efficiency for different climates. Each handbook contains chapters for every member of the builder's team—from managers to site planners to designers, site supervisors, the trades, and marketers. There is also a chapter to help homeowners select the best systems for their new home. Choose the handbook that best fits your climate type:

• Hot and Humid Climate (PDF 9.0 MB)
  

• Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climate (PDF, 4.9 MB)
  

• Mixed-Humid Climate (PDF, 5.9 MB)
  

• Cold and Very Cold Climate (PDF, 5.6 MB)
  

• Marine Climate Zone (PDF, 5.5 MB)

• Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems (PDF, 9.7 MB)
  

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