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Understanding Ductless Multi-Split Heat Pumps
Watch builder Ian Schwandt and Mitsubishi Electric senior manager Mike Schaefer discuss how a ductless multi-split system was the right fit for FHB House Wisconsin.
Hiding Ductwork With Architectural Details
Planning ahead and thinking outside the box allows builder Jason Black to incorporate HVAC duct chases in the design of interior rooms.
A Geothermal Heat Pump Takes Care of Heating and Cooling
Required by the developer because they're quiet, ground-source heat pumps are also efficient.
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Electric Floor Warming and Uncoupling in A Single Layer
These underfloor systems can work with almost any floor covering.
Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House
Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home
Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
A split-system heat-pump water heater
Locating the compressor outdoors and using CO2 as the refrigerant eliminates some of the biggest concerns builders have with typical hybrid water heaters have.
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High-Performance HVAC for Whole-Home System Design
The trend of whole-home system design is gaining ground in high-performance home building. This approach considers the home as a single system with interdependent parts, including framing, walls, insulation, windows,…
On the Way to Net Zero
Renewables are part of the strategy to make a house energy-efficient, but conservation comes first.
FHB House 2017: Mechanicals
From minisplits to radiant heat, the 2017 FHB House mechanicals demonstrate reasonably priced principles of efficient design.

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