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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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Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
Organization(s)
AHAM
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
Author(s)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
Organization(s)
AHAM
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Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Author(s)
Moore Mike,
Bowles Sam,
Lyons James,
Nebbia Joe
Organization(s)
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,
Newport Partners
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Description
Report detailing the value of a smart range hood (SRH) that was developed as part of a project aimed at addressing indoor air quality (IAQ) health risks by targeting key pollutants in residential kitchens, with a focus on being consumer-friendly, quiet, effective, and efficient, meeting established...
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Earthquake Country Alliance
Organization(s)
Southern California Earthquake Center
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Factsheet describing how to secure refrigerators and other major appliances to wall studs using earthquake appliance straps or angle brackets and bolts.
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Earthquake Country Alliance
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Southern California Earthquake Center
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Factsheet describing how to secure televisions, microwaves, computers, and other electronics to prevent damage during earthquakes.
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Earthquake Country Alliance
Organization(s)
Southern California Earthquake Center
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Description
Factsheet describing how to secure water heaters to resist seismic activity.
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MBS Engineering
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MBS Engineering
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Description
A one-page fact sheet outlining the purpose of an earthquake valve and how the valve can stop gas from flowing into a residence or building.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Guide provides homeowners ways to prepare for an earthquake and protect a home against earthquake damage.
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Website highlighting the DOE Building Technologies Office Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings Initiative, including technical reports, other publications, resources, and presentations.
Author(s)
Geen Business Certification Inc.
Organization(s)
GBCI
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Description
Website describing the RELi rating system and leadership standard that takes a holistic approach to resilient design.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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EPA guide on responsible appliance disposal for consumers.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website providing a searchable list of products that meet the EPA WaterSense criteria for water savings.
Author(s)
MBS Engineering
Organization(s)
MBS Engineering
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An informational guide established to educate the public on seismic shut-off valves and how to avoid fires following an earthquake.