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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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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Organization(s)
APA
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Description
A publication highlighting recommendations that contribute to improved overall performance in the structural shell and focus on good connection details to tie together exterior walls, roofs and floors.
Author(s)
American Society of Civil Engineers
Organization(s)
ASCE,
Structural Engineering Institute,
SEI
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Description
Standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements. The current version of this standard was published in the year 2014, and is available in...
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Hammer & Hand
Organization(s)
Hammer & Hand
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Description
This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
Author(s)
Advanced Energy
Organization(s)
Advanced Energy
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Description
Information sheet containing images and descriptions of cantilevers.
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Carpet and Rug Institute
Organization(s)
CRI
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Description
Carpet and Rug Institute website homepage.
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Colorado Geological Survey
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Colorado Geological Survey
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Description
Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
Organization(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Description
Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
Author(s)
Carpet and Rug Institute
Organization(s)
CRI
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Description
Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
Author(s)
Carpet and Rug Institute
Organization(s)
CRI
Publication Date
Description
Document describing the emissions criteria for carpets, cushions, and adhesives to qualify as those with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Glossary of terms used by the National Flood Insurance Program
Author(s)
Parker,
Sherwin,
Hermelink
Organization(s)
FSEC
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Description
Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
Author(s)
ICF Systems
Organization(s)
Massachusetts Building Products
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Description
Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.
Author(s)
German Alea,
Siddiqi Aqdus,
Dakin Bill
Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Description
Research project evaluating the pre-and post-retrofit energy consumption of a marine climate retrofit, compare actual energy use to original predictions, and identify opportunities for cost savings in other similar retrofits in this climate.