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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)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA,
USFS
Publication Date
Description
A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.
Author(s)
U.S. Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the growth of the wildland urban interface in the United States from 1990 to 2010, expanding from 30.8 to 43.4 million homes (a 41% increase), and growing from 581,000 to 770,000 kM2 (33% growth), an increase of 189,000 km2, an area that is larger than Washington State.
Author(s)
Sabata,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
Author(s)
Rietz
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Document providing information on correct storage techniques for lumber to manage moisture.
Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
Wagner Terence L,
Mulrooney Joseph E,
Shelton Thomas G
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Publication Date
Description
A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
Author(s)
U.S. Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
Author(s)
USDA
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Interactive map maintained by the USDA showing plant hardiness zones throughout the U.S.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
U.S. Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA,
USFS
Publication Date
Description
A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
Author(s)
Forest Products Laboratory
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Report summarizing information on wood as an engineering material, and presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer.