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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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Dastur,
Davis
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how closed crawlspaces can do "double duty" by controlling moisture and providing energy savings.
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Todd
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Fulger
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Hoeschele
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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Dobson
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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Springer
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Home Energy Magazine
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Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
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Coble Brian
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Zuluaga Mark
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
Author(s)
Hales
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.
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Gifford
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how an affordable multifamily building achieved energy savings for the same cost as code-minimum construction.