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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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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Website article interviewing the inventor of the Larsen truss, a history of its use, and a discussion of its advantages and disadvantages.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Article about different types of weather resistant barrier.
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Yost
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Green Building Advisor
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Article describing different kinds of water-resistant backer boards.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.
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Wilson Alex
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet about what length screws should be used, and how closely to space the screws when fastening furring strips to a foam-sheathed wall.
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Williams Randy
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Green Building Advisor
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Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Richard Defendorf
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Green Building Advisor
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Article describing issues with attic ventilation fans and why the state of Georgia residential code does not allow plug-in attic ventilation fans.
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Rice
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Green Building Advisor
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Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website that explains and provides diagrams for covering up above-grade rigid foam insulation.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Holliday,
Martin
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Green Building Advisor
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Article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
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Holladay
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Green Building Advisor
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If your kitchen has a powerful exhaust fan, it may be pulling air down your chimney or water-heater flue.
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Kohta Ueno
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.