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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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An Overview of Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership (BAIHP) Activities in Hot-Humid Climates

Author(s)
Chandra Subrato,
Parker Danny S,
Sherwin John,
Colon Carlos J,
Fonorow Ken,
Stroer Dennis,
Martin Eric,
McIlvaine Janet E R,
Chasar Dave,
Moyer Neil,
Thomas-Rees Stephanie,
Hoak David,
Beal David,
Gil Camilo
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Florida Home Energy and Resources Organization,
FLHero,
Florida HERO,
Calcs Plus
Publication Date
Report summarizing systems research activities for new housing in hot-humid climates, including NightCool, interior duct systems in manufactured housing, ventilation and dehumidification, plug load reduction and solar and conventional hot water.

Cooling Related Performance of Finished and Unfinished Metal Roofing Systems

Author(s)
Parker Danny,
Sherwin John,
Sonne Jeffrey
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Flexible Roofing Facility: 2001 Summer Test Results

Author(s)
Sonne Jeffrey,
Parker Danny,
Sherwin John
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.

Measured and Simulated Performance of Reflective Roofing Systems in Residential Buildings

Author(s)
Parker Danny,
Huang Yu Joe,
Konopacki Steven,
Gartland Lisa,
Sherwin John,
Gu Lixing
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Publication Date
Study investigating measured cooling energy savings in homes across the U.S. from the installation of roofing with higher solar reflectance.

Performance of Four Near Zero Energy Homes: Lessons Learned

Author(s)
Sherwin John,
Colon Carlos J,
Parker Danny S,
Martin Eric
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Paper examining the monitored performance of four newly constructed near zero energy homes in Florida.

Preliminary Performance Evaluation of a Near Zero Energy Home in Gainesville, Florida

Author(s)
Parker Danny,
Sherwin John,
Hoak David,
Chandra Subrato,
Martin Eric
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Report reviewing the design of a net zero energy home in Gainesville, Florida and then focusing on the first six months of energy performance of the project home during the second half of 2008.