Thermal Images of the Homoly Residence

Thermal Images
of the
Homoly Residence
Walls & South-Facing Window in Laundry Room
Homoly Residence
Walls & West-Facing Window above Kitchen Sink
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Window Seat Below West-Facing Wall
in Dining Room
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North-Facing Door to Deck
off Living/Dining Area
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Interior Wall of Master Bedroom
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East-Facing Wall of the Master Bedroom
Note that the Framing is Barely Visible & only 1˚ Warmer than Previously Shown Interior Wall
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Southeast Corner of Home, Master Closet
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South-Facing Window, Master Closet
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North-Facing Basement Window
Note: disregard human reflection in pane
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East-Facing Basement Wall,
Note the Affect on Insulated Areas
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Southeast Corner Safe Room/Storage
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S.W. Corner Bedroom, 2nd Floor – West-Facing
Window, Wall & Adjacent Interior Wall
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West-Facing Wall: Exterior Surfaces >100˚
Note the Quick Gradient to Comfortable Interior Temp
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Northwest Corner of N.W. Bedroom-2nd Floor
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HVAC Ductwork Concealed in Conditioned Ceiling
(not in attic or crawl space)
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View of HVAC Ductwork in Conditioned Space
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Southeast Corner of S.E. Bedroom
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Interior Wall – 2nd Floor Bedroom
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Top Floor Behind Knee Wall
with Foam Insulation
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Top Floor Southwest Corner
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East-Facing Window on Top Floor
Note that the wall ‘cool spot’ is caused by the ceiling vent
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Concealed & Conditioned HVAC Duct
Note the ‘hot spot’ CFL recessed light; way cooler than incandescent
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South-Facing Windows on 2nd Floor Demonstrate
Excellent Frame, Edge & Center Thermal Control
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Exterior-East side
Note Little Evidence of Cooler Framing Members or Weak Insulation Spots
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Exterior-Northeast Corner
Note Residual Heat in Concrete From Morning Sun
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Exterior-West Side
Note that Despite the Exterior Being Sun-Burnt, the Interior Walls and Temps Remain
Unaffected due to Superior Insulation & Focus on Performance
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Exterior-South (Front) Side
Note that Judicious Overhangs Shade Most of Southern Face Compared to Soaring Roof
Temps which Do Not Penetrate Interior Temps
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Compare the Previous Photos of the Highly Energy
Efficient Homoly Residence to the Following
Photos from a “Normal” House
Many of the following views are analogous to
those taken in the Homoly Residence. These
photos were taken the same day just 10 miles
away and mere minutes after the photography
session at the Homoly Residence.
“Normal” House
Demonstration of a “Reverse Chimney Effect”
Note where Hot Attic Air (124.3˚) is Drawn into the Upstairs Bathroom
through the Ceiling-Mounted Exhaust Fan.
Three Foot Square Depicted
“Normal” House
Northwest Corner of Master Bedroom-2nd Floor
Note the Super-Hot Air Infiltration; Conduction Through Studs is Easily Evident
“Normal” House
Middle Bedroom on North Wall Depicts Nice Blue
Interior Wall (cool)
Note the Intersection with Red (hot) Exterior Wall & Heating Affect on Interior Temps
“Normal” House
2nd Bedroom Depicts 2 Exterior Walls & R1 Studs as
Thermal Bridges, Transporting Exterior Heat to Interior
Note Additional Conduction through Frame Members and Air Leaks at Top of Wall
“Normal” House
Depiction of Interior Room Air Being Quickly
Warmed by Weak Spots in Insulation
Note that these Fluctuations Kick on the AC
“Normal” House
Again, Interior Room Air Being Quickly Warmed by
Weak Spots in Insulation
Note that Corners Tend to Be Heat Entries
“Normal” House