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Title: Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219553· OSTI ID:1219553
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  1. Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)

This report describes the Project Home Again community in New Orleans, a new development for high-performance, affordable homes for residents who lost their homes to Hurricane Katrina. Building Science Corporation acted as a consultant for the project, advocating design strategies for durability, flood resistance, occupant comfort, and low energy use while maintaining cost effectiveness.

Research Organization:
Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
DOE Contract Number:
KNDJ-0-40337-00
OSTI ID:
1219553
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102012-3455; 5595
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English