Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

Gail Werren

Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

Gail Werren

Building Technologies and Science Center

Research output: NREL › Subcontract Report

Abstract

Project Home Again is a development in New Orleans, LA created to provide new homes to victims of 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. These techniques include the use of high density spray foam insulation, LoE3glazing, and supplemental dehumidification to maintain comfortable humidity levels without unnecessary cooling.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	55
State	Published - 2012

Bibliographical note

Work performed by Building Science Corporation, Somerville, Massachusetts

NREL Publication Number

NREL/SR-5500-53183

Other Report Number

DOE/GO-102012-3455

Keywords

airtightness
dehumidification
durability
energy modeling
flood resistance
low income housing
miscellaneous loads
plug loads
utility bills

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Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

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Keywords

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