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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)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Report describing approaches to insulating basements in homes built to meet Energy Star levels of performance of heat loss reduction.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
Author(s)
Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership,
Building Industry Research Alliance,
Building Science Corporation,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
Davis Energy Group,
National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions
Organization(s)
BAIHP,
BIRA,
BSC,
CARB,
DEG,
IBACOS,
NAHBRC,
NREL,
IBCS
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Report summarizing research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Report describing ventilation system design, including a central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, made up of a 6-inch outdoor air intake duct connected to the return side of the air handler with a fan cycling control to make sure the fan runs a programmed minimum amount of time.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
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.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet about groundwater control.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
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Description
Report that describes BSC's Houses That Work II (HTWII) climate-specific technical resource, beginning with an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal climate regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
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Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.