Library | Building America Solution Center

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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ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380-2016: Standard for testing Airtightness of Building Enclosures, Airtightness of Heating and Cooling Air Distribution Systems, and Airflow of Mechanical Ventilation Systems

Author(s)

RESNET

Organization(s)

International Code Council

Publication Date

February, 2016

This Standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building envelopes and heating and cooling air ducts and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.

Builder's Guide to Hot-Humid Climates

Author(s)

Lstiburek

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation

Publication Date

January, 2005

The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.

Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 1; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot and Humid Climate

Author(s)

Baechler Michael C,

Love Pat M

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Publication Date

November, 2004

Document providing a resource to help builders large and small build high-quality, energy-efficient homes that achieve 30% energy savings in space conditioning and water heating in the hot and humid climate.

Building America Best Practices Series: Volume 2; Builders and Buyers Handbook for Improving New Home Efficiency, Comfort, and Durability in the Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climates

Author(s)

Baechler Michael C,

Taylor Z Todd,

Bartlett Rosemarie,

Gilbride Theresa L,

Hefty Marye G,

Love Pat M

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Publication Date

September, 2005

Duct and HVAC Insulation

Author(s)

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

Organization(s)

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association

Publication Date

January, 2010

Information sheet with HVAC duct insulation, testing, maintenance and performance information.

Duct System Flammability and Air Sealing Fire Separation Assemblies in the International Residential Code

Author(s)

Rudd,

Prahl

Organization(s)

ABT Systems,

IBACOS

Publication Date

December, 2014

Report identifying two barriers that limit the ability of builders to explore opportunities for higher levels of energy efficiency in housing: the use of duct system materials that inherently achieve airtightness and are right-sized for low-load houses, and, the ability to air seal fire separation...

Fort Devens: Cold Climate, Energy-Efficient, Market-Rate Townhomes

Author(s)

Zoeller,

Slattery,

Grab

Organization(s)

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

August, 2013

Report about development of effective strategies to reduce the overall building energy use in line with Building America goals in this modestly priced market rate project.

Mass Save Deep Energy Retrofit Builder Guide, GM-1302

Author(s)

Pettit,

Neuhauser,

Gates

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

July, 2013

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

Moving Ducts Inside: Big Builders, Scientists Find Common Ground

Author(s)

Lubliner,

Kerr,

Gordon,

Murray

Organization(s)

WSU Extension Energy Program

Publication Date

August, 2008

Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.

Serenbe Nest Cottages

Author(s)

Butler T,

Curtis O,

Kim E,

Roberts S,

Stephenson R

Organization(s)

NAHB Research Center,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Southface

Publication Date

December, 2012

Report describing construction of test homes in Atlanta, GA meeting Building America savings targets and serving as a basis of design for other homes Martin Dodson plans to build within the Serenbe community.

Ventilating Your Home

Author(s)

Puttagunta

Organization(s)

CARB,

Steven Winter Associates,

SWA

Publication Date

August, 2009

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

Winchester/Camberley Homes New Construction Test House Design, Construction, and Short-Term Testing in a Mixed-Humid Climate

Author(s)

Mallay,

Wiehagen,

Wood

Organization(s)

NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Publication Date

October, 2012

Report outlining the features of a test house built in Silver Spring , Maryland, and discussing the implementation of the energy efficient design, and reports on the short-term testing results.