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USGS
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Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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DOE
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Description
Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.
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OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
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Description
Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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NCEH,
DEHSP,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
HHS,
CDC
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Description
This manual is designed for state and local healthy homes programs that are working to reduce secondhand smoke exposure in multiunit housing. The manual provides field-tested strategies, recommendations, best practices, and tools.
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EPA
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Description
This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A ENERGY STAR guide on efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems in residential homes.
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Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
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Energy Vanguard
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Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Town of Concord Massachusetts
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Description
Webpage providing basic information on various types of heat pumps and their applications in Massachusetts.
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NREL
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Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
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NOAA
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Description
Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.
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FSEC
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Description
Webpage listing research projects studying deep energy retrofits of homes in Florida.
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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BSC
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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BSC
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
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Description
Webpage describing federal regulation related to excess flow valves on residential natural gas lines.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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FEMA
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Description
Document describing ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction changes and highlights, on topics including siting, materials, performance, and utilities.
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FEMA
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Description
ICC 500 provides the minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare relative to the design, construction, and installation of storm shelters constructed for protection from high winds associated with tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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FEMA
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Description
FEMA fact sheet detailing requirements and recommendations for coastal construction.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Description
Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.
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Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Description
Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.
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HFSC
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Description
Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.
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The Fire Protection Research Foundation
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Description
Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.
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FEMA
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Description
Guide providing homeowners tips on how to secure bookcases and other heavy furniture with brackets and child-proof drawer and cabinet locks.
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University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Description
A guide that summarizes building materials and design considerations for increasing wildfire-resistivity of homes in areas that are prone to wildfires.
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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.
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FEMA,
EPA,
HUD
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Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Description
Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
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Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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SSC
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Description
Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
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Siding Cost Guide
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Description
A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.
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Aspen Publishers
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Description
Report with information for builders and retrofitters to help eliminate hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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Home & Garden
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Description
Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report sumarizing results of an ICF investigation of side-by-side houses in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Description
ENERGY STAR webpage describing how a heat pump water heater works.
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RMI
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Description
Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Home Ventilating Institute
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Description
Website with articles on home ventilation and indoor air quality.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Green Building Advisor
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Description
Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Green Building Solutions
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Description
A report describing how to build a high-performance affordable house to achieve 30% whole house energy savings in the mixed-humid climate region.
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Washington Post
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Description
Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.
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The Earthbound Report
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Description
Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.