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The Family Handyman
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Brochure describing HVAC filter options for efficiency and IAQ.
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Home Energy Magazine,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Description
Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
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University of Hawaii College of Engineering
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Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...
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American Society of Home Inspectors,
ASHI
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Description
Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
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Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
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Description
Article from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland analyzing why and how urban flooding happens and what can be done to mitigate damage.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Description
A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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Virginia Tech,
USDA Forest Service
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Description
Document describing the impacts of tree cover on property values.
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FEMA
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Description
Fact sheet describing building codes, seismic codes, and code enforcement.
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Minera Roof Trusses & Joints
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Description
Report illustrating CAD drawings and modeling of bracing layouts for a gable roof truss.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics
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Description
Report descrbing an early study pointing to the significant improvement, >50%, of a hip roof in reducing peak wind-induced pressures.
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Journal of Light Construction
Description
A field guide with residential construction best practices.
Organization(s)
BA-PIRC,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
TexEnergy Solutions,
Residential Energy Services Network,
RESNET
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Description
Report providing a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis inherent to different models as a way of thinking about the transition from traditional business models into a viable model for delivering deep energy retrofits.
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National Roofing Contractors Association
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Description
Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms
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Description
Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
Organization(s)
Bay Area Retrofit
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Description
A book describing seismic retrofits to help contractors and engineers understand how to properly retrofit a home in a cost-effective manner.
Organization(s)
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing a DOE tool that walks homeowners through a series of simple questions to produce a list of retrofit recommendations to improve the energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and durability of the homeowners’ home, while also lowering their carbon footprint.
Organization(s)
BIRA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Research study identifying barriers, industry status, critical obstacles to documenting added value from energy efficiency improvements, current opportunities to support reporting about energy efficiency, and next steps toward enabling energy efficiency financing market transformation.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.
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National Park Service
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Description
Report describing seismic retrofit of historical buildings.
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Description
Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA Forest Service,
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
NIST
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Description
Paper describing the effects of shade trees and their location on residential summertime electricity usage.
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Description
Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report presenting results from whole-house monitoring efforts in hope that they may be useful for others moving towards zero energy homes.
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EPA
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Description
Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.
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EPA
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Description
Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study investigating the thermal efficiency of fasteners, namely drywall screws and siding nails, in high-performance wood-framed walls.
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National Council of Structural Engineers Association NCSEA
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Description
Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Description
Report proposing a procedure for estimating the whole opaque wall R-value (whole-wall R-value), independent of system type and construction materials.
Organization(s)
University of Brighton
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Description
Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
Organization(s)
IAEI
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Description
Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
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Description
Report on a project conducted to better understand the current usage of thermostatic radiator valves by key market players in steam and hot water heating and to conduct limited experiments on the effectiveness of new and old thermostatic radiator valves as a means of controlling space temperatures...
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing how an affordable multifamily building achieved energy savings for the same cost as code-minimum construction.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study describing a detailed 3D computational fluid dynamics model that evaluates the thermal performance of uninsulated wall assemblies.
Organization(s)
FEMA
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Fact sheet outlining best design and construction practices for tile roofing in high wind areas; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
Organization(s)
City of Fresno
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Description
Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.
Organization(s)
American Lung Association
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Description
Blog article summarizing the effects of extreme heat on air quality and lung health.
Organization(s)
Cal Fire
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Webpage with data on the 20 largest wildfires in California that occurred between the year 1932 and present day.
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Code Watcher: Ahead of the Building Curve
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Description
Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Town of Marana AZ
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Description
Website regarding the town of Marana's services and departments.
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National Wildfire Coordinating Group
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Description
Online course describing the behavior of wildfires for firefighters.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
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USDA
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Description
Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
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City of Portland OR
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Description
Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.
Organization(s)
J. Neymark & Associates,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Description
Research study describing research underway to better understand building thermal energy modeling tools.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.