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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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Albuquerque Museum
Organization(s)
City of Albuquerque
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Description
Power Point PDF presentation on historical architecture in New Mexico
Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Williamson Jim
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
Author(s)
The Home Energy Community of Practice
Organization(s)
The Home Energy Community of Practice
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Description
Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
Author(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
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Description
Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.
Author(s)
City of Plymouth MN
Organization(s)
City of Plymouth MN
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Description
City of Plymouth webpage providing information on the Plymouth Community Center Project.
Author(s)
Reardon,
McGee,
Milne
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Australian Government
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Description
Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.
Author(s)
Baggs David,
Mortensen Neal
Organization(s)
Australian Council of Building Design Professions Ltd,
BDP
Publication Date
Description
Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.
Author(s)
Habian Bob
Organization(s)
National Council of Structural Engineers Association NCSEA
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Description
Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.