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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Attic Ventilation

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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Web page describing the benefits of attic fans, with rules for sizing fans and intake vents.

Builder's Guide to Cold Climates

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.

Flood Cleanup Infographic

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Author(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
This document includes tips for safely and effectively cleaning up a home after a flood. It is available in several languages.

Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates

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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report identifying Building America and 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone designations for every county in the United States; where a county's climate zone designation has changed since the 2018 IECC, that change is indicated as well.

Particulate Matter

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Author(s)
American Lung Association
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Organization(s)
ALA
Description
American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.

Standard 62.2-2022 - Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE

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Author(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
American National Standards Institute
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Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
Description
Standard that describes the minimum requirements for residential buildings to achieve acceptable indoor air quality via dwelling-unit ventilation, local mechanical exhaust, and source control. This version of the standard was published in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at...

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Organization(s)
USDA
Description
Interactive map maintained by the USDA showing plant hardiness zones throughout the U.S.

Wildfire Smoke Impacts on Residential IAQ

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Author(s)
Antonopoulos Chrissi A,
et al.
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.