[et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="#f7f7f7" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title="New Residential Buildings" text_orientation="center" content_max_width="none" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)" background_layout="light" global_colors_info="{}" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off"][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="90%" max_width="1200px" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<p>The Manual supports the construction of new green homes with diminished energy and environmental footprints and the greening of existing homes. This approach limits the impact of the built environment on the natural environment, while sensitivity to the location of building activities helps to prevent urban sprawl and preserves natural resources.</p>
<p>The Residential Buildings section includes strategies for new single-family homes. Many of the strategies also pertain to existing single-family homes and support energy-efficient and green home improvement projects that provide resiliency benefits. Whether building a new home or upgrading old systems, new and existing homeowners have the opportunity to select ENERGY STAR equipment, including high-efficiency water heaters, and HVAC equipment. Likewise, all homeowners can incorporate grid back-up capabilities (based on individualized risk factors and site opportunities) and consider storm preparation and planning for disruptive events.</p>[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="90%" max_width="1200px" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_blurb title="Design" use_icon="on" font_icon="&#xf568;||fa||900" icon_color="#75C044" image_icon_background_color="#ffffff" image_icon_width="48px" _builder_version="4.16" header_level="h2" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" image_icon_custom_padding="25px|25px|25px|25px|false|false" text_orientation="center" border_radii_image="on|100%|100%|100%|100%" border_color_all_image="#f7f7f7" use_circle="on" use_circle_border="on" circle_border_color="#f7f7f7" circle_color="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}" image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled="#7EBEC5" image_icon_background_color__sticky="#7EBEC5"][/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_toggle title="Operational Tools" icon_color="#75C044" toggle_icon="&#xe035;||divi||400" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||0px||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]<ul>
<li><a href="/nr-integrated-design-process/">Integrated Design Process</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-building-information-modeling-bim/">Building Information Modeling (BIM)</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-energy-modeling/">Energy Modeling</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-life-cycle-assessment-lca/">Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-life-cycle-cost-analysis-lcca/">Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)</a></li>
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<li><a href="/nr-alternative-transportation/">Alternative Transportation</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-composting/">Composting</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-brownfield-and-infill-sites/">Brownfield and Infill Sites</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-energy-efficient-landscaping/">Energy-Efficient Landscaping</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-site-protection-plan/">Site Protection Plan</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-tree-protection-and-placement/">Tree Protection and Placement</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-turf-grass-reduction/">Turf Grass Reduction</a></li>
</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title="Energy" icon_color="#75C044" toggle_icon="&#xf0e7;||fa||900" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||0px||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"]<p><strong>Envelope</strong><span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/nr-building-orientation/">Building Orientation</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-daylighting/">Daylighting</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-glare-and-heat-gain-reduction/">Glare and Heat Gain Reduction</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-natural-ventilation/">Natural Ventilation</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-thermal-mass/">Thermal Massing</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Mechanicals and Equipment</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/nr-properly-sized-hvac-equipment/">Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-part-load-efficiency/">Part-Load Efficiency</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Energy Supply</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/nr-geothermal-heat-pumps/">Geothermal Heat Pumps</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-green-power/">Green Power</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-onsite-wind-energy-systems/">On-Site Wind Energy Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-biomass-energy-systems/">Photovoltaic Systems (PV)</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-geothermal/">Solar Thermal Systems</a></li>
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	<li><a href="/nr-indoor-water-conservation/">Indoor Water Conservation</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-on-site-alternative-water-resuse/">On-Site Alternative Water Re-use</a></li>
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<li><a href="/nr-energy-storage-and-back-up-power-generation/">Energy Storage and Back-up Power Generation</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-emergency-water-supply-and-storage/">Emergency Water Supply and Storage</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-storm-preparation-and-emergency-planning/">Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</a></li>
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	<li><a href="/nr-active-living/">Active Living</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-biophilic-design/">Biophilic Design</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-construction-indoor-air-quality-management/">Construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-flexible-spaces/">Flexible Workspaces</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-non-toxic-materials/">Non-Toxic Materials</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-sustainable-materials/">Sustainable Materials</a></li>
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<li><a href="/nr-construction-and-demolition-cd-waste-reduction/">Construction &amp; Demolition Waste Reduction</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-erosion-control/">Erosion Control</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-edible-landscaping/">Edible Landscaping</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-wildlife-habitat/">Wildlife Habitat</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-high-reflectance-hardscape-materials/">High Reflectance Hardscape Materials</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-light-pollution-reduction/">Light Pollution Reduction</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-native-and-adapted-plants/">Native and Adapted Plants</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-pervious-landscape-materials/">Pervious Hardscape Materials</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-soil-test/">Soil Test</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-vegetated-roofs/">Vegetated Roofs</a></li>
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<li><a href="/nr-air-infiltration/">Air Infiltration</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-cool-roofs/">Cool Roofs</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-energy-efficient-windows/">Energy-Efficient Windows</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-energy-recovery-systems/">Energy Recovery Systems</a></li>
<li><a href="/nr-insulation/">Insulation</a></li>
</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title="Indoor Environmental Quality" icon_color="#75C044" toggle_icon="&#xf863;||fa||900" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="||0px||false|false" custom_padding="||||false|false" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]<ul>
	<li><a href="/acoustic-comfort/">Acoustic Comfort</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-entryway-systems-2/">Entryway Systems</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-individual-comfort-controls/">Individual Comfort Controls</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-moisture-control/">Moisture Control</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-views-and-operable-windows/">Views and Operable Windows</a></li>
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	<li><a href="/nr-energy-star-appliances-and-plug-load/">ENERGY STAR Equipment and Plug Load</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-demand-response-and-peak-load-management/">Demand Response and Peak Load Management</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-green-cleaning/">Green Cleaning</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-green-power/">Green Power</a></li>
	<li><a href="/integrated-pest-management-ipm/">Integrated Pest Management (IPM)</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-green-homeowner-training/">Homeowner Training</a></li>
	<li><a href="/preventative-maintenance/">Preventative Maintenance</a></li>
	<li><a href="/new-residential/nr-recycling-centers/">Recycling Centers</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-source-reduction-recycling/">Source Reduction and Recycling</a></li>
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	<li><a href="/grid-interactive-efficient-buildings-geb/">Grid-Interactive Efficient Homes</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-high-efficiency-lighting-systems-and-networked-lighting-controls-nlcs/">High-Efficiency Lighting and Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-smart-metering/">Smart Metering</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-smart-sensors-and-controls/">Smart Sensors and Controls</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-solar-islanding-and-microgrid-ready-solar-pv/">Solar Islanding and Microgrid-Ready Solar PV</a></li>
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	<li><a href="/nr-building-evaluation/">Building Evaluation</a></li>
	<li><a href="/nr-commissioning/">Commissioning</a></li>
</ul>[/et_pb_toggle][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="rgba(0,0,0,0.03)" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="90%" max_width="1200px" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="||||false|false" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]<h2 style="text-align: center;">Case Studies</h2>[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" width="30%" module_alignment="center" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_portfolio fullwidth="off" include_categories="5" show_categories="off" show_pagination="off" hover_overlay_color="rgba(0,0,0,0.5)" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_portfolio][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]