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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)
Rosival Chris
Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry,
MN Department of Labor and Industry
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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
Author(s)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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AHAM
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
Author(s)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
Organization(s)
AHAM
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Description
Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
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ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR
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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
Organization(s)
HVI
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Description
Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
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ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.
Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
Organization(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Description
Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.
Author(s)
California Air Resources Board
Organization(s)
CARB,
California Environmental Protection Agency,
CalEPA
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Description
Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Joseph W. Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Joseph W. Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Residential Energy Dynamics
Organization(s)
Residential Energy Dynamics
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A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Organization(s)
NREL
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NREL webpage with information to keep attic ventilation up to code and protected from wind washing.