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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)
Underwriters Laboratories LLC
Organization(s)
UL
Publication Date
Description
Standard covering overs mounting systems, including mounting devices, clamping devices and ground lugs for use with photovoltaic modules and panels and contains requirements for ground-mounted and roof systems as part of a nonstructural building component.
Author(s)
Springer David,
Seitzler Matt,
Backman Christine,
Weitzel Elizabeth
Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Publication Date
Description
Report on investigating the effectiveness of using solar thermal water heaters to address heat losses from piping while recirculating water in multifamily buildings.
Author(s)
Cool Roof Rating Council
Organization(s)
CRRC
Publication Date
Description
Web page explaining what a cool exterior wall is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
Author(s)
Cool Roof Rating Council
Organization(s)
CRRC
Publication Date
Description
Web page explaining what a cool roof is and how they work, as well as benefits to their use and links to research studies.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Publication Date
Description
DOE presentation describing a project to study window attachments.
Author(s)
Attachments Energy Rating Council
Organization(s)
AERC
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.