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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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ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
ENERGY STAR webpage providing information on ENERGY STAR windows and a link to a product finder for certified products.

ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.

ENERGY STAR Savings Calculator

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
A website calculator that can calculate how much you can save by switching to ENERGY STAR certified products.

Energy Star Smart Thermostats

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.

ENERGY STAR Storm Windows

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.

ENERGY STAR Storm Windows Key Product Criteria

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.

ENERGY STAR Ventilation Fans

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
ENERGY STAR overview on certified ventilation fans.

Energy Star: Light Bulbs

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
A website explaining why homeowners should install ENERGY STAR certified lightbulbs, which helps to save homeowners on utility bills and protect the environment.

ENERGY STAR® Certified Mini Split Heat Pumps

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Factsheet describing mini split heat pumps and their benefits for consumers.

Energy Tips: Steam

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Fact sheet describing principles of insulating steam distribution and condensate return lines as an effective way to prevent energy loss.

Energy-Efficient Ducted Evaporative Coolers

Author(s)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Organization(s)
PG&E
Publication Date
Fact sheet providing information on how evaporative coolers work, how to select and size a unit, and basic installation practices.

Energy-Efficient Florida Home Building

Author(s)
Vieira Robin,
Sheinkopf Kenneth,
Sonne Jeffrey
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center
Publication Date
Manual describing energy efficient building, design, and marketing strategies for Florida home builders.

Enhancing Community Resilience through Energy Efficiency, ACEEE-U1508

Author(s)
Ribeiro David,
Mackres Eric,
Baatz Brendon,
Cluett Rachel,
Jarrett Michael,
Kelly Meegan,
Vaidyanathan Shruti
Organization(s)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Publication Date
Report describing the research gap in the connection between resilience and energy efficiency.

Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality

Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Organization(s)
NREL
Publication Date
Homepage for NREL research, support, and deployment information for the safety and health of workers, visitors, the public, the environment, and laboratory assets.

Environmental Certification Program: Indoor Air Quality Performance

Author(s)
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
Organization(s)
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
Publication Date
Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.

EPA Ecosystems Research

Author(s)
EPA
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.

EPA Indoor airPLUS

Author(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.

EPA Indoor airPLUS Compliant Low Emission Products

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Website helping builders, designers, and home energy raters find products that are compliant with the EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specification requirements for low-emission materials.

EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, Version 1 (Rev. 04)

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Website providing the technical specifications and related documents for home builders, subcontractors, architects, and other housing professionals interested in certifying a home to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program requirements.

EPA Lead

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
EPA webpage on lead in homes.

EPA Map of Radon Zones

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
The purpose of this map is to assist national, state and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radon-resistant building codes.

EPA Map of Radon Zones

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.

EPA Radon

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.

EPA Region 8 Drinking Water Unit Tech Tips

Author(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Broschure detailing water control strategies for building openings (e.g., vents and drainpipes).

EPA Region 8 Headquarters

Author(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.

EPA Urinals

Author(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
EPA WaterSense guidance on urinals.

Equivalency of SIP Walls to Light Frame Wood Construction Subjected to Seismic Loading

Author(s)
Structural Insulate Panel Association
Organization(s)
Structural Insulate Panel Association,
SIPA
Publication Date
Article in the SIPA Technical Bulletin (No. 11) comparing the earthquake resistance of light-frame wood shear wall construction to residential construction with structural insulated panels (SIPS).

Erosion and Sediment Control On Your Construction Site

Author(s)
County of Santa Cruz Planning Department
Organization(s)
County of Santa Cruz Planning Department
Publication Date
Report describing construction site erosion and sediment control practices recommended and required by a county planning department.

Erosion Control for the Home Builder

Author(s)
Jackson Township,
Ohio
Organization(s)
Jackson Township,
Ohio
Publication Date
Factsheet describing steps builders should take to reduce erosion and control sediment on construction sites during home construction.

Erosion Control Treatment Selection Guide

Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA,
USFS
Publication Date
A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.

Evaluating Moisture Control of Variable-Capacity Heat Pumps in Mechanically Ventilated, Low-Load Homes in Climate Zone 2A

Author(s)
Martin Eric,
Withers Charles,
McIlvaine Janet E R,
Chasar Dave,
Beal David
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
This report evaluates the performance of variable-capacity comfort systems, with a focus on inverter-driven, variable-capacity systems, as well as proposed system enhancements.

Evaluating Ventilation Systems for Existing Homes

Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Arena Lois
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winters Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Report describing the evaluation and selection of ventilation systems for homes retrofitted for energy aesthetic and health/safety improvements in Las Vegas.

Evaluation of Automated Model Calibration Techniques for Residential Building Energy Simulation

Author(s)
Robertson Joseph,
Polly Ben,
Collis Jon
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Colorado School of Mines
Publication Date
Research study simulation adapting and applies the general framework described in Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods.

Evaluation of Boulder, CO, SmartRegs Ordinance and Better Buildings Programs

Author(s)
Arena Lois,
Vijayakumar Gayathri
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Report summarizing CARB's analysis of Boulder, Colorado's SmartRegs ordinance in the existing home market.

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

Author(s)
JM Peterson et. al.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Publication Date
Report describing the methods and results of a field evaluation of the energy performance of cellular shade window coverings.

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

Author(s)
Peterson Joseph M,
Sullivan Greg P,
Cort Katherine A,
Merzouk Massine B,
Metzger Cheryn E
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.