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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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City of Portland OR
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City of Portland OR
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Description
Website providing resources for seismic retrofits for builders and homeowners as well as city permit requirements from the City of Portland OR.
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North Carolina Solar Center
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North Carolina Solar Center
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Description
Brochure with information on residential solar hot water systems.
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City of Burnsville
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City of Burnsville
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Description
Brochure detailing the guidelines, recommendations, and preferences of the City of Burnsville for citizens installing solar photovoltaics.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Description
Resource that differentiates products in the marketplace that meet WaterSense requirements.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Description
Fact sheet describing residential tornado safe room doors.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
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Description
Website with product and standards information about ceiling fans.
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U.S. Resiliency Council
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USRC
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Website describing the USRC, which "brings an unparalleled level of capability to the mission of improving community resilience in the built environment."
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Green Builder Media
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Green Builder Media
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Description
Website providing resilient housing articles that relate to codes, including webinars, training, and guest articles.
Author(s)
Scott Kashuba,
Marc Kuzik,
Michael Hatzinikolas
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The Canadian Masonry Research Institute
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Description
Testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.
Author(s)
Cottrell Charles
Organization(s)
Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET,
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association,
NAIMA
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Description
Presentation describing RESNET grading criteria for insulation installation.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Description
Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Description
EPA guide on responsible appliance disposal for consumers.
Author(s)
Brozyna Kevin
Organization(s)
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report describing how modification of model specifications to include guidance on energy efficiency measures can create a greater level of consistency in executing energy efficiency retrofit measures across the multiple regions where a developer may work.
Author(s)
Eisenberg Liz,
Shapiro Carl,
Fleischer Wendy
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report describing research efforts focused on examining the audit reports for quality, comprehensiveness, and consistency.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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Description
A quick-reference guide advising homeowners on how to anchor home appliances and protect from seismic damages.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.
Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
A retrofit sheet providing information on elevating and securing water heaters to protect against damage during a flood.
Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
Factsheet providing homeowners with an overview of approaches for flashing and sealing roof penetrations to help discussion with a roofing contractor.
Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
Organization(s)
HIRL
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Description
A guide on how to anchor fuel tanks to avoid damage from flooding and seismic events to the home by using straps and solid concrete slabs.
Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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HIRL
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Description
A brochure educating homeowners on how to install self-locking devices on cabinets, drawers and doors, including child-proof latches and drawer locks.
Author(s)
Ueno,
Kerrigan,
Wytrykowska,
Van Straaten
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
Author(s)
Shapiro Carl,
Aldrich Robb,
Arena Lois
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing procedures for increasing sensible efficiencies through increased flow rates across the air handling unit and increased indoor coil sizes.
Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report about a tool developed to enable users to compare a typical 1970s ranch home against an IECC 2009 code-compliant home of the same configuration and against the 70s base case plus retrofits.
Author(s)
Schoenbauer B,
Bohac D,
Huelman Patrick,
Olson R,
Hewett M
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota
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Description
Report presenting results of a laboratory experiment studying combi systems as a mode to eliminate safety issues associated with natural draft appliances.
Author(s)
Schoenbauer B,
Bohac D,
McAlpine J,
Hewett M
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota
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Description
This project analyzed combined condensing water heaters or boilers and hydronic air coils to provide high efficiency domestic hot water (DHW) and forced air space heating. Called "combi" systems, they provided similar space and water heating performance less expensively than installing two...
Author(s)
Anesi Jen
Organization(s)
Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration News,
ACHR News
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Description
Article describing how replacing permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors with electronically commutated motors (ECM) can boost bottom line for HVAC contractors as well as improve customer comfort and satisfaction.
Author(s)
Zoeller,
Shapiro,
Vijayakumar,
Puttagunta
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report about a deep energy retrofit Cool Energy House.
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Government of Canada
Organization(s)
Government of Canada
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Description
Software enabling low-carbon planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
Author(s)
Metzger Cheryn E,
Goyal Siddharth,
Baechler Michael C
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
This research paper outlines residential HVAC advanced controls and sensors. It includes a technology review, applications, maintenance and commissioning, occupant behavior and a summary of the state-of-the-art technologies for advanced controls for residential HVAC.
Author(s)
Russell,
Sherman,
Rudd
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Description
Document reviewing current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings with particular emphasis on North American climates and construction.
Author(s)
Fischel Ben,
Steffensen Sean
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California Energy Commission,
CEC
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Description
This report discusses proposed updates to the pool pumps and motors, and portable electric spas standards in the Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 to 1609). These proposed updates are part of the 2012 Appliance Efficiency Rulemaking, Phase I...
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Home Innovations Research Center
Organization(s)
HUD
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Description
Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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Steven Winter Associates
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about insulation retrofits for the hot-dry climate zones.
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Steven Winter Associates
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about exterior insulation in the hot-dry climate zones.
Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet about HVAC equipment design to maximize energy efficiency in the hot-dry climate zone.
Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet describing solar PV upgrade for an existing homes.
Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Information sheet describing tankless hot water heating systems in existing homes.