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The Oregon State University Kelley Engineering Center
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Development of a Calibration Methodology for Code-compliant Simulation of a Case Study House in a Hot and Humid Climate
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper describes a comparison of the results between a code-compliant DOE-2 simulation and monthly utility bills for a case study house in College Station, Texas. The comparison of the results is a preliminary step ...
Low Impact, Affordable, Low Income Houses for Mexico
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper discusses an effort to develop low impact, affordable, low income houses for Mexico. Low impact houses are defined as houses with energy and water needs that are substantially reduced below levels corresponding ...
A Review of Ground Coupled Heat Pump Models Used in Whole-Building Computer Simulation Programs
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Increasingly, building owners are turning to ground source heat pump (GSHP) systems to improve energy efficiency. Ground-coupled heat pump (GCHP) systems with a vertical closed ground loop heat exchanger are one of the ...
Internal Microclimate Resulting From Ventilated Attics in Hot and Humid Regions
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Ventilated spaces in the built environment create unique and beneficial microclimates. While the current trends in building physics suggest sealing attics and crawlspaces, comprehensive research still supports the benefits ...
The Scales of Sustainable Design in Developing Nations
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Analysis for the Design of a Sustainable Housing Complex in Haiti
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper presents sustainable strategies for the design of a prototype sustainable housing complex in tropical climate that applies specifically to Haiti. The tropical climate zone is hot and humid with abundant rainfall ...
A Regenerative High-Rise Tower in Shreveport, Louisiana
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
Zero Net Energy Buildings are increasingly being designed and constructed in response to the demand for sustainable buildings. But, we must now go beyond merely sustaining our environment for future generations we must ...
A Comparative Analysis of Residential Energy Use for 2009 IECC Code Compliance and 2001 IECC Compliance with 2006 NAECA Appliance Standards for Selected Climate Zones in Texas
(Energy Systems Laboratory (Http://esl.tamu.edu), 2010-08)
This paper presents results of a comparative analysis of the electricity and natural gas savings from the implementation of 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) when compared with the 2001 IECC1 specifications ...
A Comparative Heat Transfer Examination of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) With and Without Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Using a Dynamic Wall Simulator
(Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-12)
The main focus of this paper was to present data to advance the design of a previously developed thermally-enhanced structural insulated panel (SIP) that had been outfitted with phase change materials (PCMs) (Medina et ...