Expert Meeting Report. Foundations Research Results

Ojczyk, C.¹  Huelman, P.¹  Carmody, J.¹ 

[1] Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN (United States)

关键词: expert meeting;    foundations;    window retrofit;    residential;    residential building;    NorthernSTAR;    Building America Partnership;    Building America;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220057
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102013-3828
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220057
Others  :  Other: 6271

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership held an expert meeting on Foundations???Research Results on November 15, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN. Audience participation was actively encouraged during each presentation to uncover needs and promote dialog among researchers and industry professionals. Key results were: greater understanding of the role of moisture transport through foundation and insulation materials and its potential impact on building durability; greater understanding of the role of foundation type in the process of selecting an insulation system for energy performance and building durability; need for research to quantify the risks associated with insulation processes to better enable users to weigh costs and benefits against the existing conditions of a home; need for improved performance modeling capabilities that address variations in foundation types and soil conditions.