Secondary Author(s)
Chandra, Subrato; McIlvaine, Janet; Colon, Carlos
Report Number
FSEC-PF-430-07
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/FSEC-PF-430-07.pdf
Keywords
Hot Humid Climates; Buildings
Abstract
Since 2001, the authors have engaged several builders in the Gainesville, FL area to build over 500 high performance new energy efficient homes in multiple sub divisions. The builders keep building to increased levels of energy efficiency. Each home is individually designed, inspected, rated and commissioned for optimum performance. This paper summarizes the experiences to date with two production builders who have cost shared with the Building America program to deliver these outstanding results. Keys to success are commitment from the final decision maker; scopes of work for subcontractors with specific performance criteria; clear communication with the trades often accompanied by training and education activities; independent third party testing, commissioning and feedback to builder; ongoing training of sales staff and model center displays and finally extensive marketing that educates the consumers about the benefits of high performance homes.
Date Published
11-1-2007
Subjects
Buildings; Hot Humid Climates
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Fonorow, Ken, "Commissioning High Performance Residences In Hot, Humid Climates" (2007). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 440.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/440
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Notes
Original Publication: Fonorow, K., Chandra, S., McIlvaine, J., Colon, C., "Commissioning High Performance Residences in Hot, Humid Climates", 7th International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations, November 1-2, 2007, San Francisco, California.