Building America Building Science Translator

February 2015 NOTICE

This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States government. Neither the United States government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, subcontractors, or affiliated partners, make any warranty, express or implied, or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represent that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States government or any agency thereof. Building America Building Science Translator

Prepared for The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Prepared by Sam Rashkin, U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office Lindsay Parker, Energetics, Inc.

February 2015

i BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table of Contents

List of Tables ...... ii

1 Background ...... 1

2 Terminology Strategy ...... 2. . . . .

List of Tables

Table 1 . High-Performance Thermal Enclosure ...... 4 . . .

Table 2 . High-Performance HVAC System ...... 6 . . . .

Table 3 . Efficient Components ...... 9 . . . .

Table 4 . Indoor Environment System ...... 11

Table 5 . Water Management ...... 13

Table 6 . Disaster Resistance ...... 14

Table 7 . Water Efficiency ...... 15

Table 8 . Passive Solar Home ...... 16

Table 9 . Solar Ready Home ...... 16 . . . .

Table 10 . Whole-House Solutions ...... 16

Table 11 . Home Commissioning (HC) ...... 17

ii 1 Background

Housing industry leaders today are successfully building and selling high-performance new and existing homes. This includes DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (formerly DOE Challenge Home), ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, numerous green building programs, and performance-focused remodeling projects through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. However, many stakeholders are frustrated that the transaction process fails to recognize the value associated with lower cost of ownership, greater comfort, improved health, ensured combustion safety, and more durability. While there are a myriad of activities educating key transaction players, Building America and DOE Zero Energy Ready Home believe that we need to more effectively communicate the value of high-performance homes. This begins by using terminology for high-performance measures that consistently convey the improved consumer experience, rather than the engineering function. This is an important and power- ful first step which is fully under our control, particularly if we facilitate a collective impact process engaging all stakeholders to develop and embrace this new language of ‘value’.

The goal of this Building Science Translator is to begin this process by providing a new glossary of ‘Power Words’ that can be used across the industry to consistently reinforce the value of high-performance homes. This includes applying this new language consistently to all consumer-facing materials used by government programs and industry alike.

1 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

2 Terminology Strategy

Glossary Goals: • Consistency of Language – terminology is used consistently throughout glossary

• Effectiveness of Language – terminology addresses consumer experience vs. technical function

• Inclusiveness of Language – terminology addresses all critical high-performance home measures

High-Performance Definition: The combination of Energy Efficiency above code, standard, or business-as-usual, ensured Quality Installation, and product Performance that meets or exceeds consumer expectations:

High-Performance = Energy Efficiency + Quality Installation + Performance

Promote consistent terminology for quality in related industries (e.g., coordinate with RESNET, BPI, ACCA, etc.):

Energy Efficiency: • High-Efficiency = minimum 15% above existing code, standard, or business-as-usual

• Ultra-Efficient = minimum 50% above existing code, standard, or business as usual

• If not calibrated, just use ‘Energy Saving _____’ (e.g., if talking about SIP technology in general, just use ‘Energy Saving SIP Construction’.

Examples: • ‘High-Efficiency’ Insulation = minimum 2012 IECC for most of U.S which is ~15% more efficient than 2009 IECC.

• Ultra-Efficient Insulation = 50% minimum above 2009 IECC

• ‘High-Efficiency’ Window = ENERGY STAR Window minimum which is ~15% above standard window or ~R-3

• Ultra-Efficient Window = R-5 Window or better

• High-Efficient Appliance = ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliance where labeled or equivalent

• Ultra-Efficient Appliance = ENERGY STAR Most Efficient where labeled or equivalent

Quality Installation: Installation practices that meet or exceed manufacturer specifications and industry standards

Quality Installation Terminology = Professionally installed

2 HVAC Systems and Components: • HVAC System = Comfort System

• HVAC Equipment = Comfort Equipment

• HVAC Ducts = Comfort Delivery System [analogy: lungs of home]

• HVAC terminals = Comfort Outlets

• HVAC pressure balancing = Comfort Balancing

• HVAC transfer grill or jump duct = Comfort Vent

• HVAC thermostat = Comfort Control

Zero Energy Ready Home Definition: A high-performance home so energy efficient, all or most annual energy consumption can be offset with renewable energy.

Alternate Options: Terminology will typically have alternate options that address different performance attributes. This will allow the same measure to be listed multiple times in marketing material for optimum linkage to all improved consumer experiences.

Alternate Options Example: High Performance Window System • Comfort – Enhanced Comfort Window System

• Efficiency – High Efficiency (e.g., R-3) or Ultra-Efficient (e.g., R-5)Window System

• Healthful – Quiet Window System

• Advanced Technology – Advanced Window System Technology

• Quality – Professionally Installed Window System

• Durability – Enhanced Durability Window System

3 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 1. High-Performance Thermal Enclosure Building America Building Science Translator – Page 1a

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability Professionally- High-Performance High-Performance Enhanced Comfort Moisture Managed High-Efficiency Advanced Enclosure Low-Maintenance Installed Thermal Thermal Enclosure Thermal Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure Enclosure Technology Enclosure Enclosure High-Efficiency or Professionally- High-Performance High-Performance Enhanced Comfort Quiet Window Advanced Window Enhanced Durability Ultra-Efficient Installed Window Window System Window System Window System System System Technology Window System Window System System High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency Enhanced Comfort Advanced Window Sun Protection High-R Window Quiet Window Ultra-Efficient Window Window Technology Window Window Sealed and Flashed Professionally- Draft-Free Window Moisture Managed Energy Saving Advanced Window Professionally- Weather-Protected Window Installed Window Installation Window Installation Window Installation Installation Installed Window Window Installation High-Efficiency or Professionally- High-Performance High-Performance Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced Insulation Next-Gen Insulation Ultra-Efficient Installed Insulation Insulation System Insulation System Insulation System Insulation System System System Insulation System System High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced Insulation High-R Insulation Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Insulation Insulation Technology Insulation Insulation High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or High-R Wall Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced Wall Ultra-Efficient Wall Ultra-Efficient Wall Insulation Wall Insulation Wall Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or High-R Floor Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced Floor Ultra-Efficient Floor Ultra-Efficient Floor Insulation Floor Insulation Floor Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or High-R Attic Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced Attic Ultra-Efficient Attic Ultra-Efficient Attic Insulation Attic Insulation Ceiling Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Advanced High-R Foundation Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Foundation Foundation Foundation Insulation Foundation Foundation Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Quiet Energy Saving Moisture Control Insulation Quality Premium-Installed Advanced Insulation Professionally- Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation Installation Insulation Installation Practices Installed Insulation Installation Installation Installation Installation Professionally- Fully Aligned Air Whole-House Draft Whole-House Draft Air Contaminant Energy Saving Air Advanced Air Barrier Moisture Control Air Installed Draft Barriers Barrier Barrier Barrier Barrier Technology Barrier Barrier

Table 1. High-Performance Thermal Enclosure (cont.) Building America Building Science Translator

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability High-Performance Thermal Enclosure (continued) Professionally- Reduced Thermal Continuous Thermal Continuous Thermal Continuous Sound Energy Saving Advanced Thermal Installed Thermal Bridging Blanket Construction Blanket Construction Barrier Construction Thermal Blanket Blanket Technology Blanket Raised Heel Energy Saving Attic Attic Comfort Energy Saving Attic Advanced Attic

Truss Perimeter Insulation Perimeter Perimeter Insulation Framing Technology Slab Edge High-Efficiency Slab Moisture Managed Energy Saving Slab Advanced Slab Edge Slab Comfort Edge Insulation Edge Slab Edge Edge Technology Exterior Continuous Exterior Continuous Exterior Energy Saving Wall Advanced Wall Moisture Control Insulation Quiet Wall/Roof Thermal Blanket Thermal Blanket Blanket Blanket Technology Insulation Blanket Sheathing Structural Quiet SIP Energy Saving Advanced SIP SIP Precision Moisture Control Insulated SIP Thermal Blanket SIP Thermal Blanket Construction SIP Construction Technology Construction System SIP Construction Panels (SIPs) Moisture Control Insulated Energy Saving ICF Advanced ICF ICF Precision Wall ICF Wall Concrete Forms ICF Thermal Blanket ICF Thermal Blanket Quiet ICF Wall Wall Technology System Disaster Resistant (ICFs) ICF Wall Double-Wall Double-Wall Thermal Double Wall Thermal Quiet Double-Wall Energy Saving Advanced Double-

Framing Blanket Blanket Construction Double-Wall Wall Technology Advanced Wall High-Efficiency Enhanced Comfort Quiet Advanced Wall Energy Saving Advanced Wall

Framing Advanced Framing Wall Framing Framing Advanced Framing Framing Technology Reduced Wall High-Efficiency Wall Comfort Wall Energy Saving Wall Advanced Wall Quiet Wall Framing Framing Framing Framing Framing Framing 2-Stud Corner High-Efficiency Comfort Corner Quiet Corner High-Efficiency Advanced Corner Crack-Resistant w/Drywall Corner Framing Framing Framing Corner Framing Framing Corners Clips Adv. Int./Ext. High-Efficiency Comfort Wall Quiet Wall High-Efficiency Advanced Wall Crack-Resistant Wall Wall Intersections Intersections Intersections Wall Intersections Intersection Framing Corners Intersections Insulated High-Efficiency Comfort Window Quiet Window High-Efficiency Advanced Window

Headers Window Framing Framing Framing Window Framing Framing Tight Air Sealed Comprehensive Draft Comprehensive Draft Air Contaminant Comprehensive Advanced Home Moisture Sealed

Home Protection Protection Sealing Energy Seal Sealing Technology Construction Sun Barrier Radiant Barrier Sun Barrier Attic Comfort Shield Sun Barrier Technology

5 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 2. High-Performance HVAC System

HVAC System Flow Technology System Comfort Flow System Flow Technology Night-Time Mech. Advanced Fresh Air Fresh Air Cooling Advanced Fresh Air Advanced Fresh Air

Ventilation Cooling Cooling Technology System Cooling Technology Cooling Technology High-Efficiency Combustion-Safe Advanced Multi- High-Efficiency Multi- High-Efficiency Multi- Integrated Multi-Function Function Heating Function Heating Function Heating Equipment Heating (gas only) Technology

6 7 Table 2. High-Performance HVAC System (cont.)

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability High-Performance HVAC System (cont.) Professionally- Energy Saving Professionally HVAC Quality Performance Assured Humidity-Managed Advanced Comfort Moisture-Managed Installed Comfort Comfort System Installed Comfort Installation Comfort System Comfort System System Installation Comfort System System Installation System Energy Saving Proper Sizing HVAC Right-Sized Optimum-Sized Right-Sized Extended-Life Comfort System System Comfort System Comfort System Comfort System Comfort System Sizing Energy Saving Heating/ Cooling Right-Sized Optimum-Sized Right-Sized Extended-Life Comfort Equipment Equipment Sizing Comfort Equipment Comfort Equipment Comfort Equipment Comfort Equipment Sizing Optimum-Sized Energy Saving Duct Distribution Right-Sized Comfort Right-Sized Comfort Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Sizing Delivery System Delivery System System System Sizing Duct Terminal Right-Sized Optimum-Sized Energy Saving Right-Sized

Sizing Comfort Outlets Comfort Outlets Comfort Outlets Comfort Outlets Professionally- Optimum-Flow Energy Saving Professionally Quality Duct Installed Comfort Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Installed Comfort Installation Delivery System System System Installation Delivery System Professionally- Optimum-Flow Energy Saving Professionally- Proper Duct Installed Comfort Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Installed Comfort Installation Delivery Ducts Duct Installation Duct Installation Delivery Ducts Professionally-Sealed Optimum-Flow Contaminant Sealed Energy Saving Professionally-Sealed Tight Duct Moisture Control Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Sealing Duct Sealing System Duct Sealing System Duct Sealing Ducts Energy Saving Energy Saving High-R Duct Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Insulation System Insulation System Insulation Pressure Balancing Comfort Balanced Comfort Balanced Moisture Control

Bedrooms Rooms Rooms Comfort Balancing Comfort System Comfort System Moisture Control Ducted Returns Return Ducts Return Ducts Comfort Balancing Transfer Grills Moisture Control Comfort Vent Comfort Vent Jump Ducts Comfort Balancing HVAC Controls/ Energy Saving Advanced Comfort Advanced Comfort Programmable Comfort Control Control Technology Control Technology Thermostat System

8 7 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 2. High-Performance HVAC System (cont.)

Installation (cont.) Energy Saving Advanced Interior HVAC Ducts In Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Conditioned Space Delivery System Delivery System Delivery System System Energy Saving Advanced Interior HVAC Ducts in Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Unvented Attics Delivery System Deliver System Delivery System System HVAC Ducts in Energy Saving Advanced Interior Unvented Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Basement/Crawl Delivery System Deliver System Delivery System System Space Energy Saving Advanced Interior HVAC Ducts in Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Dropped Ceilings Delivery System Deliver System Delivery System System HVAC Ducts in Energy Saving Advanced Interior Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Raised Ceiling Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Delivery System Deliver System Sections Delivery System System HVAC Ducts in Energy Saving Advanced Interior Interior Comfort Interior Comfort Interstitial Floor Interior Comfort Comfort Delivery Delivery System Deliver System Framing Delivery System System Vented Attics Comfort Delivery Comfort Delivery Energy Saving Buried Comfort Delivery with Buried System Buried in System Buried in Comfort Delivery System Buried in HVAC Ducts Insulation Insulation System Insulation HVAC System Certified Comfort Certified Comfort Advanced Comfort Diagnostics (New or System System System Diagnostics Existing Homes) Whole-House Whole-House Whole-House Whole-House Advanced Humidity

Dehumidification Humidity Control Humidity Control Humidity Control Control Technology HVAC Comfort System with Comfort System with Comfort System with Advanced Humidity w/Integrated Humidity Control Humidity Control Humidity Control Control Technology Dehumidification Whole-House Whole-House Whole-House Whole-House Advanced Humidity

Dehumidification Humidity Control Humidity Control Humidity Control Control Technology

8 9 Table 3. Efficient Components

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or Advanced Efficient Components Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Technology Components Components Components High-Efficiency Water High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Advanced Water

Heating Water Heater Water Heater Heating Technology High-Efficiency High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Advanced Water Storage Water Water Heater Water Heater Heater Heater Gas Storage High-Efficiency Gas High-Efficiency Gas Advanced Gas Water

Water Heater Water Heater Water Heater Heater Comfort-Enhanced Heat Pump Water High-Efficiency Heat Combustion-Free High-Efficiency Heat Advanced Heat Water Heating Heater Pump Water Heater Water Heating Pump Water Heater Pump Water Heater (warm climates only) Instantaneous Gas High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Endless Hot Water Advanced Endless Water Heater (elec. Endless Hot Water Endless Hot Water Technology Hot Water Heater not eff. so excluded) Heater Heater Solar Hot Water Solar Hot Water Advanced Solar Hot Solar Hot Water System System Water Heater High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency Advanced Appliance Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Appliances Technology Appliances Appliances High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency Advanced Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Water Saving High-Efficiency Advanced

Dishwasher Dishwasher, Dishwasher Dishwasher Dishwasher High-Efficiency High- Efficiency Water Saving Clothes High- Efficiency Advanced Clothes Reduced Ware

Clothes Washer Clothes Washer Washer Clothes Washer Washer Clothes Washer High-Efficiency High-Efficiency High-Efficiency

Clothes Dryer Clothes Dryer Clothes Dryer Heat Pump Clothes Ultra-Efficient Heat Exhaust-Free Clothes Ultra-Efficient Heat Advanced Clothes

Dryer Pump Clothes Dryer Dryer Pump Clothes Dryer Dryer Technology Ultra-Efficient Ultra-Efficient Condensing Clothes Exhaust-Free Clothes Advanced Clothes Condensing Clothes Condensing Clothes Dryer Dryer Dryer Technology Dryer Dryer

10 9 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 3. Efficient Components (cont.)

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability Efficient Components (cont.) High-Efficiency or High-Efficiency Advanced Lighting Advanced Lighting Low-Maintenance Ultra-Efficient Lighting Technology Technology Lighting Lighting Compact Advanced Lighting High-Efficiency Advanced Lighting Low-Maintenance Fluorescent Cool Lighting Technology Lighting Technology Lighting Lighting Advanced Solid Ultra-Low- Advanced Solid State Mercury-Free Solid Ultra-Efficient Solid Solid State Lighting Cool Lighting State Lighting Maintenance Lighting Technology State Lighting State Lighting Technology Lighting Advanced Fan High-Efficiency Fans High-Efficiency Fans Quiet Fans High-Efficiency Fans Technology High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Bath High-Efficiency Bath Advanced Bath Fan Quiet Bath Fan Bathroom Fans Fan Fan Technology High-Efficiency High-Capture Range High-Efficiency Advanced Range High-Efficiency Range Quiet Range Range Hood/ Hood/Downdraft Range Hood/ Hood/Downdraft Hood/Downdraft Hood/Downdraft Downdraft (only if specified) Downdraft Technology High-Efficiency High-Efficiency Ceiling Enhanced Air Flow High-Efficiency Advanced Ceiling

Ceiling Fans Fans Ceiling Fans Ceiling Fans Fan Technology Energy Saving Quality Installed Professionally Installed Ensured Flow Professionally Installed Exhaust Fan Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans Installation Quality Installed Professionally Installed Ensured Odor Energy Saving Bath Professionally Installed

Bath Fan Bath Fan Removal Bath Fan Fan Installation Bath Fan Professionally Installed Ensured Exhaust Professionally Installed Quality Installed Range Removal Range Range Range Hood Hood/Downdraft Hood/Downdraft Hood/Downdraft High-Performance High-Performance Pool High-Performance Advanced Pool

Pool Pump System Pump System Pool Pump System Pump System High-Efficient Pool Ultra-Efficient Pool Ultra-Efficient Pool Advanced Pool

Pump Pump Pump Pump Technology Quality Pool Pump Professionally-Installed Ultra-Efficient Pool Advanced Pool Professionally-Installed

Installation Pool Pump System Pump Installation Pump Installation Pool Pump

10 11 Table 4. Indoor Environment System

System Protection System Protection System Pollutant Source Contaminant Contaminant

Control Resistant Home Resistant Home Radon Resistant Radon Resistant Radon Resistant

Construction Home Home Biological Contaminant Pest Resistant Home Pest Resistant Home Control Bug Resistant Home Bug Resistant Home Sealed Construction Sealing Sealing Corrosion-Proof Rodent Resistant Rodent Resistant

Screened Vents Vent Screens Vent Screens Termite Detection Termite Detection Termite Detection Termite Shield System System System Certified Certified No Formaldehyde Formaldehyde-Free Formaldehyde-Free Pressed Wood Board Products Board Products Low/No VOC Paints Certified Low/No Certified Low/No

and Finishes VOC Finishes VOC Finishes Low/No VOC Certified Low/No Certified Low/No

Carpets/Pads VOC Carpets VOC Carpets Combustion Exhaust Combustion Exhaust Direct/Power Vent Controlled Water Controlled Water Water Heater Heater Heater Direct/Power Vent Combustion Exhaust Combustion Exhaust

Furnace Controlled Furnace Controlled Furnace Direct/Power Vent Combustion Exhaust Combustion Exhaust

Boiler Controlled Boiler Controlled Boiler Proper Ventilated Ventilated Fireplace Ventilated Fireplace Fireplaces Air Sealed Attached Air Sealed Attached Air Sealed Attached

Garage Garage Garage

12 11 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 4. Indoor Environment System (cont.)

System (cont.) Dilution - Whole- Advanced Fresh Air Fresh Air System Fresh Air System House Ventilation Technology Supply-Only Fresh Air Supply Fresh Air Supply Fresh Air Supply

Ventilation System System Technology Exhaust-Only Fresh Air Exhaust Fresh Air Exhaust Fresh Air Exhaust

Ventilation System System Technology Balanced Fresh Air Balanced Fresh Air Balanced Fresh Air Balanced

Ventilation System System Technology Properly Installed Professionally- Professionally- Assured Fresh Air Whole-House Installed Fresh Air Installed Fresh Air System Installation Ventilation System System Advanced Odor and Dilution – Spot Odor and Moisture Odor and Moisture Moisture Exhaust Ventilation Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans Technology Kitchen Odor and Kitchen Odor and Advanced Kitchen Kitchen Exhaust Fan Moisture Control Fan Moisture Control Fan Exhaust Technology Bathroom Exhaust Bathroom Odor and Bathroom Odor and Advanced Bathroom

Fan Moisture Control Fan Moisture Control Fan Exhaust Technology Garage Ventilation Advanced Garage Garage Exhaust Fan Garage Exhaust Fan Fan Exhaust Technology High-Capture High-Capture High-Capture Filtration Filtration Technology Filtration Technology Filtration Technology High-Capture Filter High-MERV Filter High Capture Filter High Capture Filter Technology Proper Installation Professionally- Professionally- Professionally-

of Filter Installed Filtration Installed Filtration Installed Filtration

12 13 Table 5. Water Management

(doors/windows) Barrier Windows and Doors Windows and Doors Barrier Technology Window/Door Water Barrier Barrier Professionally Water Managed Roof Roof Water Barrier Roof Water Barrier Roof Water Barrier Dry-by-Design Roof Dry-by-Design Roof Installed Roof Water Assembly System Technology System Barrier Roof-Wall Professionally Kick-Out Flashing, Roof-Wall Water Dry-by-Design Roof- Dry-by-Design Roof- Intersection Water Roof-Wall Water Installed Roof/Wall Step Flashing Deflector Wall Intersection Wall Intersection Protection Deflector Water Deflector Technology Professionally Heavy Membrane Dry-by-Design Roof Dry-by-Design Roof Roof Water Barrier Roof Water Barrier Installed Roof Water Roof Water Barrier Valley/Eave Water Barrier Water Barrier Technology Barrier Professionally Water Managed Interior Moisture Dry-by-Design Dry-by-Design Interior Moisture Interior Moisture Installed Interior Building Materials Control Materials Materials Materials Control Technology Control Materials Water Protection

14 13 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 6. Disaster Resistance

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability Disaster Resistant Peace-of-Mind Advanced Disaster Disaster Protection Disaster Resistant Disaster Resistance Home Disaster Protection Protection System System Home Severe Weather Severe Weather Advanced Severe Severe Weather Severe Storm

Resistant Home Resistant Home Weather Protection Protection System Resistant Home Wind Resistant Wind Resistant Advanced Wind Wind Protection Wind Resistant

Home Home Protection System Home Hurricane Resistant Hurricane Resistant Advanced Hurricane Hurricane Protection Hurricane Resistant

Home Home Protection System Home Advanced Tornado/Hail Tornado/Hail Tornado/Hail Tornado/Hail Tornado/Hail Resistant Home Resistant Home Protection System Resistant Home Protection Severe Winter Winter Storm Advanced Winter Winter Storm Winter Storm

Storm Resist. Home Resistant Home Storm Protection Protection System Resistant Home Natural Event Natural Event Advanced Natural Natural Event Natural Event

Resistant Home Resistant Home Event Protection Protection System Resistant Home Flood Resistant Flood Resistant Advanced Flood Flood Protection Flood Resistant

Home Home Protection System Home Wildfire Resistant Wildfire Resistant Advanced Wildfire Wildfire Protection Wildfire Resistant

Home Home Protection System Home Advanced Earthquake Earthquake Resistant Earthquake Earthquake Resistant Earthquake Resistant Home Home Protection System Home Protection Advanced Pest Pest Protection Pest Resistant Home Pest Resistant Home Pest Resistant Home Protection System Termite Resistant Termite Resistant Advanced Termite Termite Protection Termite Resistant

Home Home Protection System Home Integrated Pest Whole-House Pest Advanced Pest Integrated Pest Pest Resistant

Man. Home Resistance System Control Technology Management System System Advanced Disaster Disaster Resilient Disaster Resilience Disaster Resilient Disaster Resilience Resilience Home System Home Technology

14 15 Table 7. Water Efficiency

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability Water Efficiency Water Saving Water Saving System Water Saving System Technology Water Efficient Water Saving Home Water Saving Home Water Saving Home Indoor Technology Water Saving Water Saving Water Saving Fixture Low Flow Fixtures Fixtures Fixtures Technology Water Saving Water Efficient Water Saving Water Saving Appliance Appliances Appliances Appliances Technology Water and Energy Efficient Hot Water On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot Saving Hot Water Distribution Water Water Water Technology Distribution Water and Energy On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot Core Plumbing Saving Hot Water Water Plumbing Water Plumbing Water Technology Distribution Water and Energy Manifold On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot Saving Hot Water Plumbing Water Plumbing Water Plumbing Water Technology Distribution Water and Energy Demand Pumping On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot On-Demand Hot Saving Hot Water System Water Pump Water Pump Water Technology Distribution Water Saving Efficient Outdoor Water Saving Water Saving Landscaping Landscaping Landscaping Landscaping Technology Efficient Landscape Water Saving Water Saving

Design Landscape Design Landscape Design Efficient Landscape Water Saving Water Saving Water Saving

Irrigation Irrigation Irrigation Irrigation Technology Water Neutral Home (reclaims as Zero-Water Irrigation Zero-Water Irrigation Zero-Water Irrigation much as it uses for Technology irrigation)

16 15 BUILDING AMERICA BUILDING SCIENCE TRANSLATOR

Table 8. Passive Solar Home; Table 9. Solar Ready Home; Table 10. Whole-House Solutions

Alternate Terms Building New Building Lives Better Works Better Lasts Better Science Science Engineered Healthful Advanced Enhanced Measure Terminology Ultra-Efficient Quality Built Comfort Environment Technology Durability Energy Saving Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Low-Maintenance Passive Solar Home Natural Comfort Home Home Technology Natural Comfort Home Energy Saving Proper Solar Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Orientation Orientation Orientation Orientation Solar Shaded Solar Window Solar Window Energy Saving Solar Solar Window Windows Shading Shading Window Shading Shading Technology (Overhangs) Energy Saving Natural Daylight Natural Daylight Natural Daylight Natural Daylight Daylighting Natural Daylight Home Home Home Technology Home Energy Saving Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Natural Comfort Thermal Mass Natural Comfort Balancing Balancing System Balancing System Balancing Technology Natural Ventilation Energy Saving Fresh Fresh Air Cooling Fresh Air Cooling Fresh Air Cooling Cooling Air Cooling Technology Energy Saving Cool Cool Roofing Cool Roof Cool Roofing Roofing Technology Solar Ready Home Solar Ready Home Solar Ready Home Solar Electric Ready Solar Electric Ready Solar Electric Ready

Home Home Home Solar DHW Ready Solar Hot Water Solar Hot Water

Home Ready Home Ready Home Whole-House

Solutions Professionally High-Performance High-Performance Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Health High-Performance Enhanced Durability High-Efficiency Home Constructed High Home Home Home Home Home Home Performance Home Professionally- Whole-House Energy High-Efficiency Enhanced Comfort Enhanced Health High-Efficiency Advanced Energy Enhanced Durability Installed Energy Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit Technology Energy Retrofit Retrofit Advanced Deep Professionally- Ultra-Efficient Deep Optimized Home Enhanced Health Ultra-Efficient Deep Enhanced Durability Deep Energy Retrofit Energy Retrofit Installed Deep Energy Retrofit Comfort Retrofit Home Retrofit Energy Retrofit Deep Energy Retrofit Technology Energy Retrofit Net-Zero Energy Zero Energy Ready Engineered Comfort Healthful Advanced Enhanced Durability Ultra-Efficient Home Quality Built Home Home Home (ZERH) Home Environment Home Technology Home Home

16 17 Table 11. Home Commissioning (HC)

Commissioning (HC) Assessment Assessment Home Energy Rating Home Energy Rating Advanced Home Home Energy Rating

System (HERS) System (HERS) Energy Assessment System (HERS) Advanced Home Energy Audit (e.g., Home Performance Home Performance Performance Home Energy Score) Check-up Check-up Diagnostics Advanced Home Home Performance Home Performance Home Diagnostics Performance Testing Testing Diagnostics Advanced Draft Blower Door Test Draft Control Test Detection Draft Control Test Diagnostics Duct Leakage Comfort Delivery Advanced Comfort Comfort Delivery

Test Test Delivery Diagnostics System Test Combustion Advanced Combustion Safe Combustion Safe Appliance Zone Combustion Safety Equipment Test Equipment Test (CAZ) Test Diagnostics Infrared Camera Home Thermal Advanced Thermal Home Thermal

Inspections Imaging Scan Imaging Diagnostics Imaging Scan

18 17 SM

U.S. Department of Energy

buildings.energy.gov/zero

For more information, visit: buildings.energy.gov

DOE/EE-1188 • February 2015