Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

Osser, R.¹  Kerrigan, P.¹ 

[1] Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)

关键词: low income housing;    durability;    flood resistance;    plug loads;    miscellaneous loads;    dehumidification;    utility bills;    airtightness;    energy modeling;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1219553
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102012-3455
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1219553
Others  :  Other: 5595

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Science Corporation acted as a consultant for the project, advocating design strategies for durability, flood resistance, occupant comfort, and low energy use while maintaining cost effectiveness.