Introduction to Building Systems Performance: Houses That Work II. Revised February 2005

Research output: NRELSubcontract Report

Abstract

Buildings should be suited to their environments. Design and construction must be responsive to varying seismic risks, wind loads, and snow loads, as well as soil conditions, frost depth, orientation, and solar radiation. In addition, building envelopes and mechanical systems should be designed for a specific hygro-thermal regions, rain exposure, and interior climate. The Building ScienceConsortium (BSC) design recommendations are based on the hygro-thermal regions with reference to the annual rainfall. Local climate must be addressed if it differs significantly from the climate described for a particular design.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages176
StatePublished - 2005

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Building Science Consortium, Westford, Massachusetts. Revision of NREL/SR-550-34585.

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/SR-550-37664

Keywords

  • BSC
  • Building America
  • Building Science Consortium
  • DOE
  • energy-efficient houses
  • U.S. Department of Energy

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