The Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida 11th Edition is highlighted and tabbed for use with the following Florida exams: GENERAL, BUILDING AND RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXAM, Air A Contractors Trade Knowledge Exam, Air B Contractors Trade Knowledge Exam, Glass & Glazing Contractors Trade Knowledge Exam, and Mechanical Contractors Trade Knowledge Exam

Contained in this edition of Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida is an overview of key building features that affect building performance. Where appropriate, provisions of the Florida Energy Conservation Code are also included.

Topical areas addressed include:
Siting and Passive Design Features
The Building as a System
Air Leakage - Materials and Techniques
Insulation - Materials and Techniques
Windows and Doors
Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Duct Design and Sealing
Domestic Water Heating
Appliances and Lighting

It is the intent of this book to guide designers and builders in ensuring that new and remodeled buildings, at a minimum, meet the 2023 Florida Building Code with regard to energy efficiency. It is also hoped that many of the strategies and techniques included in this book become standard practices in the construction or remodeling of buildings in Florida.