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Terms in this set (16)
What is the primary reason super-insulated To improve longevity and durability of the enclosure
buildings need exceptionally airtight
building enclosures?
What is "Peak Heating Load"? The amount of heating needed during the coldest time of the year.
Why is it difficult to design a continuous air Existing building assemblies limit access to critical air sealing locations.
control layer for retrofit projects on
existing buildings?
The main reason supply-only and exhaust- The main reason supply-only and exhaust-only ventilation systems are not allowed in
only ventilation systems are not allowed in PHIUS+ projects is because [they cause pressure imbalances and increase risk of
PHIUS+ projects is because moisture damage in the building envelope
________________ is used to record changes to a The project's PHIUS+ Feedback form
PHIUS+ project submission when a project
is in the pre-certification review phase
Overheating in summer
Select all that are common problems with
Excessive heat loss in winter
passive solar buildings
Glare and fabric bleaching
The primary purpose of the on-site To verify that construction matches the pre‑certified plans and specifications.
verification QA/QC visits is
Compared to conventional, code- 70-80% less space heating energy; 60-80% less site energy
compliant buildings, what are the average
estimated space heating and site heating
energy savings for passive buildings?
Which of these is true of the PHIUS + They combine performance metrics and prescriptive requirements.
requirements?
Of the PHIUS+ criteria, both the_____ and [Source Energy] and [ Air‑Tightness Requirement]
the ____ are independent of building
climate.
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EUNICE
PHIUS Certification Process WITH 100% SURE ANSWERS
Terms in this set (16)
What is the primary reason super-insulated To improve longevity and durability of the enclosure
buildings need exceptionally airtight
building enclosures?
What is "Peak Heating Load"? The amount of heating needed during the coldest time of the year.
Why is it difficult to design a continuous air Existing building assemblies limit access to critical air sealing locations.
control layer for retrofit projects on
existing buildings?
The main reason supply-only and exhaust- The main reason supply-only and exhaust-only ventilation systems are not allowed in
only ventilation systems are not allowed in PHIUS+ projects is because [they cause pressure imbalances and increase risk of
PHIUS+ projects is because moisture damage in the building envelope
________________ is used to record changes to a The project's PHIUS+ Feedback form
PHIUS+ project submission when a project
is in the pre-certification review phase
Overheating in summer
Select all that are common problems with
Excessive heat loss in winter
passive solar buildings
Glare and fabric bleaching
The primary purpose of the on-site To verify that construction matches the pre‑certified plans and specifications.
verification QA/QC visits is
Compared to conventional, code- 70-80% less space heating energy; 60-80% less site energy
compliant buildings, what are the average
estimated space heating and site heating
energy savings for passive buildings?
Which of these is true of the PHIUS + They combine performance metrics and prescriptive requirements.
requirements?
Of the PHIUS+ criteria, both the_____ and [Source Energy] and [ Air‑Tightness Requirement]
the ____ are independent of building
climate.
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