{"@type": "dcat:Dataset", "DOI": "10.25984/2204224", "accessLevel": "public", "bureauCode": ["019:20"], "contactPoint": {"@type": "vcard:Contact", "fn": "Honorata Loomis", "hasEmail": "mailto:honorata@buildingscience.com"}, "dataQuality": true, "description": "TO4 Task 3.1 - K Hovnanian Chicago, IL\nDOE Challenge Home Program Certified\nHome Constructed and Verified\nSpecifications\t\nDOE Challenge Home\n\nBuilding envelope\t\nCeiling\tR-49 blown fiberglass, Grade I\nWalls\t2x4 framing @ 16 o.c. with R-13 fiberglass batts, Grade I\nand 1\"\" R-5 extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulating sheathing\nFrame Floors\tR-38 blown fiberglass, Grade I\nBasement Walls\tR-19 fiberglass batts draped full height, Grade I\nBasement Slab\tuninsulated\nWindows\t        Above Grade:  ENERGY STAR certified, U=0.29, SHGC=0.28\nBasement:       Non ENERGY STAR certified, U=0.29, SHGC=0.24\nInfiltration\t 2 ACH 50\n\t\nMechanical systems\t\nHeat\t95% AFUE sealed combustion natural gas furnace in conditioned space\nGoodman GMH950703BXAF\nCooling  13 SEER split system Goodman GSX130301BC\nDHW\tAO Smith Vertex 100 0.96 EF natural gas tank water heater in 2nd floor utility closet\nHot Water Distribution\tRedesigned trunk and branch Compliant with EPA WaterSense Efficient Distribution Requirements\nDucts\tLocated 100% in conditioned space via floor joists leak free to outside (5% or less)\nVentilation\tCentral Fan Integrated Supply (CFIS) ventilation with 6\"\" insulated outside air duct \nFan Controller:  Air Cycler FRV, with 6\"\" motorized damper\n50 CFM outside air flow, 33% duty cycle (10 minutes on, 20 minutes off);\nASHRAE 62.2-2010 compliance via an exhaust fan - Panasonic FV-08VQ5 WhisperCeiling\nRerturn Pathways\tActive Return at Master Bedroom Transfer Grilles in Secondary Bedrooms\n\t\nAppliances, Lighting, MELs\t\nLights\t80% ENERGY STAR certified CFL\nAppliances\tENERGY STAR certified refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer; Natural gas range/oven and clothes dryer\"\n\nSTRUCTURE - Test House Lot 145 - 2013 DOE Challenge Test House Task 3.1\nBolingbrook, IL 60490\nHouse is constructed and is DOE Challenge Verified by Don Nelson, a local rater.\n\n\nThe purpose of this project was to evaluate integrated packages of advanced measures in individual test homes to assess their performance with respect to Building America Program goals, specifically compliance with the DOE Challenge Home Program. To that end, Building Science Corporation (BSC) consulted on the construction of five test houses by three cold climate production builders in three separate U.S. cities. (1) K. Hovnanian Homes, Chicago, Illinois (2) David Weekley Homes, Denver, Colorado (3) Transformations, Inc., Devens, Massachusetts. \n\nOverall, the builders have concluded that the energy related upgrades (either through the prescriptive or performance path) represent reasonable upgrades. The builders commented that while not every improvement in specification was cost effective (as in a reasonable payback period), many were improvements that could improve the marketability of the homes and serve to attract more energy efficiency discerning prospective homeowners. \nHowever, the builders did express reservations about the associated checklists and added certifications. An increase in administrative time was observed with all builders. The checklists and certifications also inherently increase cost due to: (1) Adding services to the scope of work for various trades, such as HERS Rater and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor. (2) Increased material costs related to the checklists, especially the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Indoor airPLUS and WaterSense Efficient Hot Water Distribution requirement.\n\nCeiling - 18\" cellulose\nWalls - 12\" open cell spray foam in double stud walls\nFoundation - R-10 under slab, 3 1/2\" closed-cell spray foam at walls\nWindows\t- Harvey U=0.20, SHGC=0.22\nInfiltration - 1.0 sq in per 100 sq ft\t\nHeating - Mini split heat pump, 10.6 HSPF, 23 SEER\nCooling\t- Mini split heat pump, 10.6 HSPF, 23 SEER\nDHW - 0.97 EF instantaneous propane water heater\nVentilation - bathroom exhaust fans as basic option, HRV upgrade option\n\nAdams Circle Devens MA 01434\nCavite Street Devens, MA 01434", "distribution": [{"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "accessURL": "http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/evaluation_home_program_certification.pdf", "description": "DOE Report", "format": "pdf", "mediaType": "application/pdf", "title": "Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production Builders"}, {"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "BEopt Building File for home performance characteristics", "downloadURL": "https://data.openei.org/files/5501/plan-601-test-house.xml", "format": "xml", "mediaType": "text/xml", "title": "Plan 601 Test House.xml"}, {"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "BEopt Building File for home performance characteristics", "downloadURL": "https://data.openei.org/files/5501/to4-task-3.1---transformations-inc.-devens-14-cavite-street.xml", "format": "xml", "mediaType": "text/xml", "title": "TO4 Task 3.1 - Transformations Inc Devens Cavite Street.xml"}, {"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "BEopt Building File for home performance characteristics", "downloadURL": "https://data.openei.org/files/5501/to4-task-3.1---transformations-inc.-devens-2-adams-circle.xml", "format": "xml", "mediaType": "text/xml", "title": "TO4 Task 3.1 - Transformations Inc Devens Adams Circle.xml"}, {"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "DOE Challenge Home Builder Awards Winner in the Custom Home Category", "downloadURL": "https://data.openei.org/files/5501/to4-task-3.1---transformations-inc.-devens-14-cavite-street.jpg", "format": "jpg", "mediaType": "image/jpeg", "title": "TO4 Task 3.1 - Transformations Inc Devens Cavite Street.jpg"}, {"@type": "dcat:Distribution", "description": "DOE Challenge Home Builder Awards Winner in the Production Home Category", "downloadURL": "https://data.openei.org/files/5501/to4-task-3.1---transformations-inc.-devens-2-adams-circle.jpg", "format": "jpg", "mediaType": "image/jpeg", "title": "TO4 Task 3.1 - Transformations Inc Devens Adams Circle.jpg"}], "identifier": "https://data.openei.org/submissions/5501", "issued": "2016-04-27T06:00:00Z", "keyword": ["BuildingAmerica", "DOE Challenge Home", "ENERGY STAR", "EPA Indoor airPLUS", "HERS", "HVAC", "building america", "cold", "cost effectiveness", "heat recovery ventilation", "new construction", "production builders", "residential", "single family"], "landingPage": "https://data.openei.org/submissions/5501", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "modified": "2023-11-01T16:40:07Z", "programCode": ["019:002"], "projectNumber": "FY14 AOP 1.9.1.19", "projectTitle": "Building America", "publisher": {"@type": "org:Organization", "name": "Building Science Corporation"}, "spatial": "{\"type\":\"Polygon\",\"coordinates\":[[[-88.1438,41.681],[-71.6139,41.681],[-71.6139,42.536],[-88.1438,42.536],[-88.1438,41.681]]]}", "title": "Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Energy Challenge Home Program Certification of Production Builders - Chicago, IL and Devens, MA"}