Integrated and Optimized Energy-Efficient Construction Package for a Community of Production Homes in the Mixed-Humid Climate

Mallay, D.¹  Wiehagen, J.¹  Del Bianco, M.¹ 

[1] Partnership for Home Innovation, Upper Marlboro, MD (United States)

关键词: residential;    Residential Buildings;    PHI;    Building America;    energy efficiency;    production builder;    Challenge Home;    package;    solutions;    climate zone 4;    community;    SIP;    PV;    Energy Star;    Indoor airPLUS;    NGBS;    green;    GSHP;    air tightness;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220370
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102014-4454
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220370
Others  :  Other: 6968

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This research high performance home analyzes how a set of advanced technologies can be integrated into a durable and energy-efficient house in the mixed-humid climate while remaining affordable to homeowners. The technical solutions documented in this report are the cornerstone of the builder's entire business model based on delivering high-performance homes on a production basis as a standard product offering to all price segments of the residential market. Home Innovation Research Labs partnered with production builder Nexus EnergyHomes (CZ 4) and they plan to adopt the successful components of the energy solution package for all 55 homes in the community. The research objective was to optimize the builder's energy solution package based on energy performance and construction costs. All of the major construction features, including envelope upgrades, space conditioning system, hot water system, and solar electric system were analyzed.