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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)
Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
Organization(s)
Pennsylvania State University Extension
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Description
Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
Author(s)
This Old House
Organization(s)
This Old House
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Description
Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
Author(s)
Arbor Day Foundation
Organization(s)
Arbor Day Foundation
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Description
Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
Author(s)
Zero Energy Project
Organization(s)
Zero Energy Project
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Description
Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
Author(s)
City of Mercer Island
Organization(s)
City of Mercer Island
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Description
Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
Author(s)
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute
Organization(s)
UFEI,
California Polytechnic State University,
Cal Poly
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Description
Website tool that can search for trees by name or characteristics and retrieve data describing tree attributes including site preferences and general characteristics and considerations.