Organization(s)
FESC
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Description
Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative,
ARIES
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Description
Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.
Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study evaluating a low-cost and scalable way to reduce heating energy consumption using the energy-saving features of programmable thermostats (i.e., automatic daytime and nighttime setbacks).
Organization(s)
ATC
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Description
Report providing guidelines and procedures to determine whether damaged or potentially damaged buildings are safe for use after wind storms or floods, or if entry should be restricted or prohibited.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
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Description
Information sheet with an analysis of mini split heat pump systems.
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Description
Research study evaluating 14 heat pump water heaters, attempting to provide publically available field data on new HPWHs by monitoring the performance of three recently released products .
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Publication Date
Description
Report on field monitoring of inverter-driven ASHPs in cold-climate homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
Publication Date
Description
Report about field testing that characterizes the uniformity of room-to-room ventilation air distribution under various operating conditions by examining multi-zone tracer gas decay curves and calculating local age-of-air.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
Publication Date
Description
Report describing a simple and general way to generate House Simulation Protocol (HSP)-consistent internal sensible and latent loads in unoccupied homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Report describing research about a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Publication Date
Description
Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.
Organization(s)
Southface,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Description
Technical report on a field validation study that utilizes low-cost indoor air quality sensors to assess a smart ventilation system's effectiveness in maintaining acceptable indoor humidity in low-load homes in humid environments, revealing that while the smart ventilation algorithm demonstrated...
Organization(s)
Florida Building Code
Publication Date
Description
Map of the wind-borne debris region of Florida
Organization(s)
ASHRAE
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Description
ASHRAE Q&A addressing HVAC filtration and disinfection for reducing the spread of COVID-19.
Organization(s)
AERC
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Description
Webpage providing assistance with finding the AERC climate zone of particular locations to aid in selecting window attachment products.
Organization(s)
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension,
USDA Forest Service
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Description
A guide to construction of wildfire resistant homes and communities.
Organization(s)
MN SFM
Publication Date
Description
Factsheet describing fire related terms such as noncombustible, fire resistant, fire retardant, flame spread, how they are applied, and related testing standards.
Organization(s)
University of California Cooperative Extension
Publication Date
Description
Guidelines from the University of California Cooperative Extension on how fires spread, how homes typically burn, and what homeowners can do to prepare their homes for wildfire season.
Organization(s)
University of California Cooperative Extension
Publication Date
Description
A report showing what happens when windows break as a result of temperature differences between the inside and outside of the home, as well as code standards for the State of California regarding window exposure to wildfires.
Organization(s)
University of Zagreb
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Description
A guide for designers, architects, engineers, and fire experts on how to design rainscreen and ventilated cavities such that they don’t contribute to the spread of a fire.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Cooperative Extension
Publication Date
Description
Article defining terms and testing requirements for fire-resistant construction materials including combustible, noncombustible, fire-resistant or fire-resistance, and ignition-resistant.
Organization(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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Description
Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.
Organization(s)
IBHS,
NFPA
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing research conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety into how burning embers can ignite softwood decks like redwood and cedar and how to minimize the likelihood these decks will be ignited by embers.
Organization(s)
NFPA
Publication Date
Description
A webpage containing information on state-based fire sprinkler coalitions.
Organization(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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Description
List of guidelines for plants and their fire resistance from FIRESafe Marin.
Organization(s)
Urban Land Institute
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Description
Updated wildfire risk assessment, community impacts, and building science measures following the disastrous 2020 wildfire season in the western U.S.
Organization(s)
FIRESafe Marin
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Description
Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the different landscaping strategies near homes to lower the risk of a home's ignition from wildfire.
Organization(s)
Firetherm
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Description
An example of commercially available thermally expansive fire stopping products for controlling the spread of fires in a rainscreen cavity.
Organization(s)
Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
Publication Date
Description
Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.
Organization(s)
IBHS,
NFPA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage listing 10 factsheets describing research by IBHS into wildfire causes and construction tips for reducing the risk of ignition.
Organization(s)
TFFT
Publication Date
Description
Five step plan from the Tahoe Fire & Fuels team outlining how to create an effective defensible space for wildfire protection. Recommendations include siting for homes on slopes.
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Publication Date
Description
Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.
Organization(s)
PEX Universe
Publication Date
Description
A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Publication Date
Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
Organization(s)
Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall
Publication Date
Description
Site showing flame spread ratings and definitions for common building materials.
Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Description
Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
Organization(s)
FLASH
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Description
Website containing resources from the nonprofit FLASH, which "is the country’s leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters."
Organization(s)
ADC
Publication Date
Description
Standard providing a comprehensive approach to evaluating, selecting, specifying and installing flexible duct in HVAC systems.
Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.
Organization(s)
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Research study outlining savings from reducing air infiltration, with and without the addition of mechanical ventilation, using two identical laboratory homes designed to model existing Florida building stock.
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
This five-page brochure contains basic information on flood cleanup with illustrations and links to more detailed information.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Guide discussing the siting of residential and community safe rooms at appropriate elevations and locations.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Website describing the national flood insurance program and how to purchase flood insurance.
Organization(s)
DWR
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Description
Website providing information to the public about preparing for floods and floods related to fires.