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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)
Hurricane Research Division
Organization(s)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Publication Date
Description
NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.
Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.
Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Organization(s)
Building Green,
DOE,
LBNL
Publication Date
Description
Website sponsored by DOE to provide consumers with intelligent and unbiased guidance on the best window covering for your climate, your needs, and your windows.
Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing the certification of window attachment products such as storm windows, roller shades, cellular shade, and solar screens by the Attachment Energy Rating Council (AERC).
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Description
ENERGY STAR webpage providing information on ENERGY STAR windows and a link to a product finder for certified products.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Description
Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.
Author(s)
Attachments Energy Rating Council
Organization(s)
AERC
Publication Date
Description
Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
Author(s)
Peavey John,
Shah Nay
Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Publication Date
Description
Technical report describing research aimed to provide window manufacturers with foundational guidance for installing windows in walls with continuous insulation (CI), addressing critical aspects such as evaluating common installation methods, establishing acceptance criteria for window performance...
Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.
Author(s)
Attachments Energy Rating Council
Organization(s)
AERC
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.