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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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Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey,
Earthquake Hazards Program
Organization(s)
USGS,
U.S. Department of the Interior,
USDI
Publication Date
Description
A colored map showing seismic zones across the United States, ranging from lowest to highest seismic hazards.
Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey
Organization(s)
USGS
Publication Date
Description
Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey,
Earthquake Hazards Program
Organization(s)
USGS
Publication Date
Description
Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey
Organization(s)
USGS
Publication Date
Description
Website providing a probabilistic map of the expected number of damaging earthquakes around the U.S.
Author(s)
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
U.S. Geological Survey,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Organization(s)
WRI,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
USGS,
NOAA
Publication Date
Description
A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.
Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey
Organization(s)
USGS
Publication Date
Description
Website containing USGS-related publications related to natural hazards.
Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey
Organization(s)
USGS
Publication Date
Description
Webpage for the United States Geological Survey for the Department of the Interior.