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Title: Measure Guideline: Ventilation Guidance for Residential High-Performance New Construction - Multifamily

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1358071· OSTI ID:1358071
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  1. Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA (United States)

The measure guideline provides ventilation guidance for residential high performance multifamily construction that incorporates the requirements of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation and indoor air quality standard. The measure guideline focus is on the decision criteria for weighing cost and performance of various ventilation systems. The measure guideline is intended for contractors, builders, developers, designers and building code officials. The guide may also be helpful to building owners wishing to learn more about ventilation strategies available for their buildings. The measure guideline includes specific design and installation instructions for the most cost effective and performance effective solutions for ventilation in multifamily units that satisfies the requirements of ASHRAE 62.2-2016.

Research Organization:
Building Science Corporation, Westford, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
OSTI ID:
1358071
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102017-4932; 7641
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English