What is the impact of insulation thickness on heat gains?

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What is this graphic showing? Describe the different parts of the graphic and how it communicates the data.

The presented data is a study on envelope/wall optimization. This graphic conveys the reduction in wall heat gains with increase in insulation thickness. The graph on top depicts wall heat gains with various U-values of wall assemblies with an overlap of insulation cost for optimal option selection. The graphic has wall assembly sections on the bottom to show corresponding insulation thickness.

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Is this part of the ASHRAE-209 cycle?

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What was successful and/or unique about the graphic in how it communicates information?

Arrows and percentage values give quick stats on reducing heat gains. The most optimum case of wall assembly is conveyed through a contrasting color, which corresponds with its wall section. This is easy to identify visually. The 'dialogue box' style markers make it easy to track which wall sections correspond with which U-values.

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