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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Building Science Corporation,
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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Building Science Corporation,
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Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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Building Science Corporation,
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
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Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
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Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.
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Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
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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...