Secondary Author(s)
Parker, Danny; Sherwin, John; Colon, Carlos; Fonorow, Ken; Stroer, Dennis; Martin, Eric; McIlvaine, Janet; Chasar, David; Moyer, Neil; Thomas-Rees, Stephanie; Hoak, David; Beal, David; Gil, Camilo
Report Number
FSEC-PF-439-09
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-439-09.pdf
Keywords
Energy Efficiency; Buildings; Zero Energy Homes; Hot Humid Climates; Ventilation
Abstract
BAIHP (www.baihp.org ) conducts systems research and technical assistance activities for new housing. Hot-humid climate efforts described here include:
Systems research: NightCool – A hybrid cooling and dehumidification strategy employing radiative cooling and desiccant materials. Interior Duct Systems in Manufactured Houses – Tests are ongoing in an occupied prototype home in Alabama and the FSEC manufactured housing lab. Ventilation and Dehumidification – A new strategy has been developed to hook up a whole-house dehumidifier so that it only runs when the air conditioning compressor is off. Plug Load Reduction – Whole house feedback devices and security system based plug load reductions are being evaluated in prototype homes. Solar and Conventional Domestic Hot Water (DHW) Testing – A test facility is being constructed to conduct side by side testing of three active and passive solar, two gas and two electric DHW systems.
Technical assistance was provided on the design, construction and evaluation of four near zero energy homes and over 300 highly energy efficient production homes in subdivisions during 2007 and 2008.
Date Published
12-15-2008
Subjects
Buildings - Energy Efficiency; Hot Humid Climates; Buildings - Ventilation; Buildings - Zero Energy Homes
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Chandra, Subrato, "An Overview Of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities In Hot-Humid Climates" (2008). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 381.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/381
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Notes
Original Publication: Chandra, S., Parker, D., Sherwin, J., Colon, C., Fonorow, K., Stroer, D., Martin, E., McIlvaine, J., Chasar, D., Moyer, N., Thomas-Rees, S., Hoak, D., Beal, D. and Gil, C., "An Overview of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities in Hot—Humid Climates", Sixteenth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates, December 15-17, 2008, in Dallas, TX.