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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Author(s)
Energy Saver
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Web page providing an overview of window coverings such as blinds, shades, shutters, films, and storm windows.
Author(s)
Cort Katherine A,
Pilet Tyler J,
Mullaly Stephen,
Bauer Eric
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.
Author(s)
Rempel Alexandra,
Danis Jackson,
Rempel Alan,
Fowler Michael,
Mishra Sandipan
Organization(s)
Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
Publication Date
Description
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
Author(s)
National Fenestration Rating Council
Organization(s)
NFRC
Publication Date
Description
Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.
Author(s)
National Fenestration Rating Council
Organization(s)
NFRC
Publication Date
Description
Database of NFRC rated windows.
Author(s)
American National Standards Institute,
Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance,
American Architectural Manufacturers Association,
Window & Door Manufacturers Association,
Canadian Standards Association
Organization(s)
ANSI,
FGIA,
AAMA,
WDMA,
CSA
Publication Date
Description
Standard/specification establishing requirements for fenestration products to be referenced by model codes.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.
Author(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center
Organization(s)
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Web article providing information on how to reduce solar gains through windows.