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TechNote - Floors above Crawl Spaces: Reducing the Risk of Moisture Accumulation within Wood Floor Assemblies

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Floors above vented and open crawl spaces in hot-humid climates are susceptible to moisture accumulation that could lead to mold, mildew, and decay within the floor assembly, even where crawl spaces are constructed in accordance with building codes.

Cost and Stringency Comparison of 2012 National Green Building Standard® ICC 700-2012, LEED-H 2008, and LEED v4 for Homes Design and Construction

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The ICC 700 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) are the leading national residential green building protocols in the United States. Both target essentially identical areas of sustainability aimed at preserving natural resources, conserving energy and water, and promoting better indoor air quality and a healthier environment.

Army Family Housing Planning

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Military installations should provide sustainable, efficient, harmonious, secure, and visually compatible physical environments conducive to attracting and retaining skilled and motivated personnel. The impression an installation makes on the Soldiers, Civilians and Families who live and work there has an impact on quality of life as well as mission readiness. Housing is a critical component of installations. This project offers guidance to anyone involved in the Army’s Family Housing inspections or the installation Master Planning processes.

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