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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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FEMA P-259, Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures

Author(s)

Conrad David,

Kapur Omar,

Mahadevia Amit,

Maldonado Desi,

Moline Julia,

Overcash Glenn,

Passman Samantha,

Perotin Manuel,

Reeder Adam,

Seitz Laura,

Sheldon Adrienne,

Squerciati John

Organization(s)

FEMA,

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

Atkins Global,

URS Group,

Dewberry

Publication Date

January, 2012

Comprehensive design guide describing the benefits and details of retrofit methods for buildings and equipment in flood-prone areas. Estimated costs are outdated due to publication date.

FEMA P-550. Recommended Residential Construction for Coastal Areas: Building on Strong and Safe Foundations

Author(s)

Coulbourne Bill,

Haupt Matt,

Sundberg Scott,

Low David K,

Yeung Jimmy,

Squerciati John

Organization(s)

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA,

URS Corporation,

DK Low and Associates,

Greenhorne and O'Mara,

Dewberry and Davis

Publication Date

December, 2009

Report providing recommended designs and guidance for rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast.