A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Retrofitting an Existing Wood-Frame Residence for Energy Conservation--An Experimental Study
A wood-frame residence having only limited insulation in the attic was retrofitted in three stages to reduce its energy requirements for heating and cooling. The three retrofit stages comprised: reducing air leaks; adding storm windows; and installing insulation in the floor, ceiling, and walls. The house was extensively instrumented to evaluate energy savings and other performance factors. An economic model was used to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the retrofit options and the number of years to pay back their initial investment.
Retrofitting an Existing Wood-Frame Residence for Energy Conservation--An Experimental Study
A wood-frame residence having only limited insulation in the attic was retrofitted in three stages to reduce its energy requirements for heating and cooling. The three retrofit stages comprised: reducing air leaks; adding storm windows; and installing insulation in the floor, ceiling, and walls. The house was extensively instrumented to evaluate energy savings and other performance factors. An economic model was used to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the retrofit options and the number of years to pay back their initial investment.
Retrofitting an Existing Wood-Frame Residence for Energy Conservation--An Experimental Study
D. M. Burch (author) / C. M. Hunt (author)
1978
85 pages
Report
No indication
English
Policies, Regulations & Studies , Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering , Energy conservation , Retrofitting , Residential buildings , Houses , Storm windows , Thermal insulation , Caulking , Weatherstripping , Carpets , Painting , Heat transfer , Heat loss , Performance evaluation , Benefit cost analysis , Cost effectiveness