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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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Extended Plate and Beam Wall System: Concept Investigation and Initial Evaluation

Author(s)

Wiehagen Joseph,

Kochkin Vladimir

Organization(s)

Partnership for Home Innovation,

PHI,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

HIRL

Publication Date

August, 2015

Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.

Strategy Guideline: Application of a Construction Quality Process to Existing Home Retrofits

Author(s)

Mallay David,

Del Bianco Marie

Organization(s)

Partnership for Home Innovation,

PHI,

Home Innovation Research Labs,

HIRL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

August, 2013

Report following the evolution of the construction quality process from its development for new homes to its application construction of a HPH with enhanced specifications, and its application in a crawlspace renovation.