Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing Partners

Chaser, Dave; Martin, Éric

doi:10.2172/1220001

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“…Previous research has identified HPWH operation noise as a barrier to acceptance of installation inside the living space, such as in the utility closets in the LaFayette community (Chasar and Martin 2013). This was one factor that led the research team to recommend a solid door on the utility closet and ducting of the HPWH to and from the encapsulated attic.…”

Section: Lafayette Survey Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The HPWHs in LaFayette were installed in the mechanical closets with doorways that were fitted with a door shoe to reduce noise and air transfer to the living space. Noise reduction was the primary reason to duct the HPWHs to the attic and not use a louvered door, because previous studies have reported noise as the major complaint from tenants who live with HPWHs (Chasar and Martin 2013). Figure 3 shows a schematic of the ducted HPWH installation in the mechanical closet.…”

Section: Figure 2 Typical Three-bedroom/two-bedroom Duplex Floor Plan With Red Circles Showing the Locations Of The Hpwhsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

Sweet

Francisco²,

Roberts³

2016

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The work presented in this report does not represent performance of any product relative to regulated minimum efficiency requirements.The laboratory and/or field sites used for this work are not certified rating test facilities. The conditions and methods under which products were characterized for this work differ from standard rating conditions, as described.Because the methods and conditions differ, the reported results are not comparable to rated product performance and should only be used to estimate performance under the measured conditions.v Contents List of Figures .

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Section: Lafayette Survey Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Figure 2 Typical Three-bedroom/two-bedroom Duplex Floor Plan With Red Circles Showing the Locations Of The Hpwhsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

Sweet

Francisco²,

Roberts³

2016

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“…The doorways were sealed to reduce noise and air transfer to the living space. Noise reduction was the primary reason to duct the HPWHs to the attic and not use a louvered door, because previous studies have reported noise as the major complaint from tenants who live with HPWHs (Chasar and Martin 2013). Figure 25 shows a schematic of the ducted HPWH installation in the mechanical closet.…”

Section: Figure 23 Jmc Elevated Slab Construction In Progress Showinmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Previous research has identified HPWH operation noise as a barrier to acceptance of installation inside of living space, such as in the utility closets in the LaFayette community (Chasar and Martin 2013). This was one factor that led the research team to recommend a solid door on the utility closet and ducting of the HPWH to and from the encapsulated attic.…”

Section: Heat Pump Water Heater Noisementioning

confidence: 99%

Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the Southeast

Roberts¹,

Sweet²,

Francisco³

2016

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The work presented in this report does not represent performance of any product relative to regulated minimum efficiency requirements. The laboratory and/or field sites used for this work are not certified rating test facilities. The conditions and methods under which products were characterized for this work differ from standard rating conditions, as described. Because the methods and conditions differ, the reported results are not comparable to rated product performance and should only be used to estimate performance under the measured conditions. v Contents List of Figures .

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Efficient Multifamily Homes in a Hot Humid Climate by Atlantic Housing Partners

Cited by 2 publications

References 4 publications

Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

Heat Pump Water Heater Ducting Strategies with Encapsulated Attics in Climate Zones 2 and 4

Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the Southeast

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