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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)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
Author(s)
Dastur,
Davis
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing how closed crawlspaces can do "double duty" by controlling moisture and providing energy savings.
Author(s)
Moriarta
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Home Energy Magazine
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Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.
Author(s)
Todd
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
Author(s)
Fulger
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
Author(s)
Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Home Energy Magazine
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Online article describing how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
Author(s)
Hoeschele
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
Author(s)
Parker
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.
Author(s)
Roy Otterbein
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.
Author(s)
Dobson
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
Author(s)
Springer
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Home Energy Magazine
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Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
Author(s)
Coble Brian
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Zuluaga Mark
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Description
Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
Author(s)
Hales
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.
Author(s)
Gifford
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how an affordable multifamily building achieved energy savings for the same cost as code-minimum construction.
Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing sustainable community development of near zero energy homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.