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| cmhc basement insulation: Canadian Wood-frame House Construction John Burrows, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2005 This handy reference book walks you through the complete construction of a wood frame house, from excavation to the finishing touches. It is updated to the current edition of the National Building code. This is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use reference book for the construction of wood-frame houses. Canadian Wood-Frame House Construction features illustrations tables, plan ahead notes, healthy housing insights to minimize and protect occupants and environment. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Operations Manual for Owners and Managers of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Efficiency Engineering Inc, 2004-01-01 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Wood-Frame Envelopes in the Coastal Climate of British Columbia Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1999-01-01 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Damp Indoor Spaces and Health Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health, 2004-10-01 Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Landscape Guide for Canadian Homes Lefebvre, Daniel, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Susan Fisher, 2004 Written by Canadian experts about landscaping and gardening for Canada`s wide range of climates. Landscape Guide for Canadian Homes has everything the Canadian homeowner needs to know to create and maintain first-class curb appeal that respects and nurtures the environment while saving time and money. Filled with up-to-date, specific information about water use, soil, heritage plants and trees, landscape design, planting methods and maintenance. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs, clear plans and diagrams. A must-have for professionals, serious gardeners and homeowners who want to create a better landscape. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Residential Intensification Case Studies Ray Tomalty, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2003 For the last 50 years, development patterns in Canada have emphasized building out onto greenfield lands at the urban edge at a rate that has outstripped the rate of population growth. This development pattern has resulted in the loss of farmland and natural areas, rising car dependency and traffic congestion. Moreover, many municipalities lack the resources to pay for the infrastructure needed to support expansion into greenfield areas. One of the ways municipalities have sought to address these issues is through residential intensification, i.e., encouraging housing development in existing urban areas where infrastructure and transit services are already in place. Infill development, adaptive reuse, brownfield development, lot splitting and secondary suites are examples of intensification that can result in the following: Ÿ Reduce infrastructure costs; Ÿ Use land more efficiently; Ÿ Preserve rural and natural areas outside existing urban boundaries; Ÿ Revitalize urban areas in decline; and Ÿ Create more transportation choice through easier access to daily destinations like work, shopping and entertainment (e.g., mixed-use, pedestrian- and transit-oriented neighbourhoods). Despite the considerable potential benefits, intensification faces a series of practical challenges: Ÿ Higher development costs; Ÿ Neighbourhood opposition; Ÿ Regulatory issues. This study aims to profile successful examples of municipal initiatives that have helped to overcome obstacles such as these, either by removing barriers or providing positive incentives. Most importantly, they have resulted in concrete results on the ground, in that they have helped trigger or facilitate projects that may not have otherwise gone ahead. The report profiles 12 case studies of local initiatives that support intensification. This document is intended to be of use to municipal officials and other stakeholders across the country who may be looking for mechanisms with which to encourage intensification. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Moisture control in buildings Heinz R. Trechsel, 1994 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Net zero energy buildings Karsten Voss, Eike Musall, 2012-12-10 Net zero energy buildings, equilibrium buildings or carbon neutral cities – depending on location and the reasons for making the calculation, the numbers are run differently. The variety of terms in use indicates that a scientific method is still lacking – which is a problem not just in regard to international communication, but also with respect to planning processes as a response to energy challenges. The clarification and meaning of the most important terms in use is extremely important for their implementation. Since October 2008, a panel of experts from an international energy agency has concerned itself with these topics as part of a project entitled “Towards Net Zero Energy Solar Buildings”. The objective is to analyse exemplary buildings that are near a zero-energy balance in order to develop methods and tools for the planning, design and operation of such buildings. The results are documented in this publication: In addition to the presentation of selected projects, it is not just architectural showcase projects that are shown – the focus is on relaying knowledge and experience gained by planners and builders. Even if many questions remain unanswered: Project examples that have already been implemented prove on a practical basis that the objective of a zero energy balance is already possible today. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Moisture Control Handbook Joseph Lstiburek, John Carmody, 1996-01-15 In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problemsaffect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure, butthe comfort and health of the occupants. This reference is thefirst to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment techniquesin a problem/solution format. Opening with an introductoryexplanation of the nature and causes of mold, mildew, andcondensation, the book gives specific advice on heated, cooled, andcombination environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes: * clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates * practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different) * an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems * actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the book This detailed, no-nonsense exploration of moisture cause andeffect--as well as its protection and remediation--will expandreaders' knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture ControlHandbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,mechanical engineers, building science researchers, buildingproduct manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial buildingowners. |
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| cmhc basement insulation: Canadian Home Insulation Program United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, 1980 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Homelessness, Housing, and Harm Reduction Deborah Kraus, Michael Goldberg, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Luba Serge, 2006 The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of innovative housing programs for persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who use substances (e.g. drugs, alcohol or other substances). The research specifically examined which housing interventions and factors that incorporate a harm reduction approach best help this population access and maintain stable housing. Three research questions were addressed: 1. How effective are innovative or alternative residential housing programs for homeless people with substance use issues, especially those that incorporate high-tolerance or harm reduction into a supported living environment? 2. To what degree is secure and stable housing crucial to successful substance use treatment models? 3. Do harm reduction strategies, as part of supportive housing, enhance the stability and longevity of housing tenure for homeless people with substance use issues? |
| cmhc basement insulation: Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Jools Development, 1995 Building Materials for the Environmentally Hypersensitive was prepared to help individuals and builders select building materials that have minimal negative effects on the health of environmentally hypersensitive occupants. The materials included arethose typically used in residential construction in cold climates. Two kinds of information were used in evaluating the materials: 1) known or published information about the products; and 2) the experiences of hypersensitive individuals with these materials. The responses of hypersensitive individuals to the building materials were used as an indicator of how these materials affect the environmentally hypersensitive-- |
| cmhc basement insulation: Finding Room University of Toronto. Centre for Urban and Community Studies, 2004 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Healthy House Building John Bower, 1993 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Energy Consumption Halime Ö. Paksoy, 2007-03-16 Çukurova University, Turkey in collaboration with Ljubljana University, Slovenia and the International Energy Agency Implementing Agreement on Energy Conservation Through Energy Storage (IEA ECES IA) organized a NATO Advanced Study Institute on Thermal Energy Storage for Sustainable Energy Consumption – Fundamentals, Case Studies and Design (NATO ASI TESSEC), in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey in June, 2005. This book contains manuscripts based on the lectures included in the scientific programme of the NATO ASI TESSEC. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Economic Assessment of Basement System Insulation Options Ted Kesik, 2007 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Insulation Retrofit of Masonry Basements J. Timusk, Ontario. Ministry of Energy, Energy Ontario, Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Research and Development Section, 1981 |
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| cmhc basement insulation: Straw Bale Building Details CASBA, 2019-04-30 The devil is in the details-the science and art of designing and building durable, efficient, straw bale buildings Straw bale buildings promise superior insulation and flexibility across a range of design aesthetics, while using a typically local and abundant low-embodied energy material that sequesters carbon-an important part of mitigating climate change. However, some early straw bale designs and construction methods resulted in buildings that failed to meet design goals for energy efficiency and durability. This led to improved building practices and a deeper understanding of the building science underlying this building system. Distilling two decades of site-built straw bale design and construction experience, Straw Bale Building Details is an illustrated guide that covers: Principles and process of straw bale design and building, options, and alternatives Building science of straw bale wall systems How design impacts cost, building efficiency, and durability Avoiding costly mistakes and increasing construction efficiency Dozens of time-tested detailed drawings for straw bale wall assemblies, including foundations, windows and doors, and roofs. Whether you're an architect, engineer, contractor, or owner-builder interested in making informed choices, Straw Bale Building Details is the indispensable guide to current practice in straw bale design and construction. |
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| cmhc basement insulation: Damp Indoor Spaces and Health Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health, 2004-08-31 Almost all homes, apartments, and commercial buildings will experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some point. Not only is excessive dampness a health problem by itself, it also contributes to several other potentially problematic types of situations. Molds and other microbial agents favor damp indoor environments, and excess moisture may initiate the release of chemical emissions from damaged building materials and furnishings. This new book from the Institute of Medicine examines the health impact of exposures resulting from damp indoor environments and offers recommendations for public health interventions. Damp Indoor Spaces and Health covers a broad range of topics. The book not only examines the relationship between damp or moldy indoor environments and adverse health outcomes but also discusses how and where buildings get wet, how dampness influences microbial growth and chemical emissions, ways to prevent and remediate dampness, and elements of a public health response to the issues. A comprehensive literature review finds sufficient evidence of an association between damp indoor environments and some upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, wheezing, and asthma symptoms in sensitized persons. This important book will be of interest to a wide-ranging audience of science, health, engineering, and building professionals, government officials, and members of the public. |
| cmhc basement insulation: The Case for Tall Wood Buildings Michael Green, 2012 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Economic Assessment of Residential Basement System Insulation Options , 2007 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Ecohouse: A Design Guide Christoper Day, Susan Roaf, 2007-08-15 Ecohouse is an exciting and timely text that tells you how to design low energy, environmentally friendly buildings today. It also provides the foundations for building design in a warming world, and stepping stones towards the zero-carbon emission buildings of tomorrow. Sue Roaf is famed for her approach to design and her awareness of energy efficiency. Here she reveals the concepts, structures and techniques that lie behind the realization of her ideals. By using her own house as a case-study Roaf guides the reader through the ideas for energy efficient design or 'eco design'. This guide to the ecohouse also explores 21 case-studies from around the world, from Norway and Sweden to India and Japan, Argentina and Mexico. Chapters by Christopher Day, Katerine Bohn and Andre Viljoen on ecological building materials and methods and a contribution by Robert and Brenda Vale - all experts in this field Ecohouse has a regularly updated companion web site providing further information on all issues relating to Ecohouse and eco design. Log on to www.bh.com/companions/ecohouse for a direct link. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Ecohouse 2 Susan Roaf, Manuel Fuentes, Stephanie Thomas, 2003 Have all the knowledge at your fingertips, with this 'how-to' guide to ecohouse design. Learn about the building materials and technology that you need to use to make your house 'green'. Case studies from around the world illustrate the best examples of eco design and inspire your own eco-designs. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Shim/Sutcliffe Brigitte Shim, 2002 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Nunavik Comparative Price Index Gérard Duhaime, Université Laval. Groupe d'études Inuit et circumpolaires, 2000 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Accessible Housing by Design Steven Winter Associates, 1997 This practical implementation guide to the principles of universal design in residences shows how to integrate universal design features at modest or no additional cost. It evaluates accessibility features such as fixtures, hands-free communication and security systems and remote-control devices. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Ashrae, United States Enviornmental Protection Agency, 2016-06-21 Moisture control is fundamental to the proper functioning of any building. Controlling moisture is important to protect occupants from adverse health effects and to protect the building, its mechanical systems and its contents from physical or chemical damage. Yet, moisture problems are so common in buildings, many people consider them inevitable. Excessive moisture accumulation plagues buildings throughout the United States, from tropical Hawaii to arctic Alaska and from the hot, humid Gulf Coast to the hot, dry Sonoran Desert. Between 1994 and 1998, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study collected information about the indoor air quality of 100 randomly selected public and private office buildings in the 10 U.S. climatic regions. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Fire and Sound Control in Wood-Frame Multi-Family Buildings Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Lio, Michael, Institute for Research in Construction (Canada), Canada. Steering Committee for the Best Practice Guide, Fire and Sound Control in Wood-Framed Multi-Family Buildings, 2002 Produced for builders and designers, this 140 pages guide, with CD-ROM, describes how fire and sound move from one unit to another in multi-family buildings. To create a safe and healthy living space, the guide details assemblies that provide fire and sound separations between dwelling units and provides specific fire-resistance and sound transmission control measures for wall and floor assemblies. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Learning from Experiences with Advanced Houses of the World Stephen Carpenter, 1995 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Homebuying Step by Step , 2010 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Home Energy Retrofit in Canada Canada. Natural Resources Canada, 1994 To address the challenges involved in reducing residential energy consumption in existing housing, the Retrofit Options Workshop was held in 1993, bringing together representatives from key groups in the Canadian energy retrofit field. This publication contains the results of the workshop deliberations and recommendations in the areas of market opportunities for energy retrofits, the current market context, retrofit programs, and implementation of retrofit options. It also appends detailed studies commissioned in preparation for the workshop. The subjects of these studies include the characteristics of existing Canadian housing, reviews of studies and assessments of energy retrofit potential, profiles of Canadian homeowners and of the renovation industry, retrofit market interventions, interviews with stakeholders in the energy retrofit field, and heating system retrofits. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Canadian Home Builders' Association Builders' Manual Canadian Home Builders' Association, 2008 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Tall Wood Buildings Michael Green, Jim Taggart, 2017-01-11 Tall Wood buildings' have been at the foreground of innovative building practice for a number of years. From London to Stockholm, from Vancouver to Melbourne timber buildings of up to 20 storeys have been built or designed. This publication explains the typical construction types and documents an international selection of 13 case studies with many specially prepared construction drawings, demonstrating the range of the technology. |
| cmhc basement insulation: Building Foundation Design Handbook University of Minnesota. Underground Space Center, United States. Department of Energy, 1988 |
| cmhc basement insulation: Energy Research Abstracts , 1990 |
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