IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Table of Contents

Builder System Performance Packages Overview1

Cold-Climate Performance Packages .2

Introduction and Methodology .2

Discussion of Cold-Climate Design Packages7

Design Process: Determine Current Level of Energy-Efficient Construction.7

Design Process: Recommendations for Improvement8

Site Design10

Foundation Design and Construction10

Building Envelope Design and Construction12

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design and Construction .14

Mixed-Humid Climate Performance Packages.16

Introduction and Methodology .16

Discussion of Mixed-Humid Design Packages.23

Design Process: Determine Current Level of Energy-efficient Construction 23

Design Process: Recommendations for Improvement.24

Site Design25

Foundation Design and Construction25

Building Envelope Design and Construction28

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Design and Construction .30

References33