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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES
Description
Report on the field evaluation of whole-building approaches and estimation of the relative contributions of select technologies toward reducing energy use related to space conditioning in new manufactured homes.
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.
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Author(s)
Urban Land Institute
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Organization(s)
Urban Land Institute
Description
Updated wildfire risk assessment, community impacts, and building science measures following the disastrous 2020 wildfire season in the western U.S.
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PEX Universe
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Organization(s)
PEX Universe
Description
A webpage discussing how water heater expansion tanks operate and how to repair them.
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Author(s)
Todd Jason
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Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research report assessing the moisture and cooling load impacts of airtightness and mechanical ventilation in homes in hot-humid climates.
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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.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website providing series of short how-to videos, infographics and more resources on cleaning up a home after a flood.
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Author(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Organization(s)
UF
Description
Brochure-guide describing swales and their qualities, including objective, maintenance, and design considerations.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Website offering an online training that teaches disaster-resistant best practices for roofers.
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Author(s)
Carmody John,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
Description
Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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Author(s)
Bill Zoeller
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates
Description
Web article discussing the primary approaches to waterproofing concrete foundations.
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Author(s)
U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Organization(s)
USGCRP
Description
Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.
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Author(s)
Resilient Design Institute
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Organization(s)
Resilient Design Institute
Description
Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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Author(s)
Defendorf Richard
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Article describing issues with attic ventilation fans and why the state of Georgia residential code does not allow plug-in attic ventilation fans.
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Author(s)
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Organization(s)
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Document describing amendments to IECC 2015 to create the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code.
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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
Description
Website with prepopulated information about the United States renewable resources.
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Author(s)
GIS Geography
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Organization(s)
GIS Geography
Description
A website providing free access to a variety of U.S. and international maps.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet about groundwater control.
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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.
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Author(s)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Organization(s)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Description
Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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Author(s)
Hales David
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Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Programs,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
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Report documenting short-term test results of the Shift House and compares the results of Passive House Planning Package and Building Energy Optimization modeling of the project.
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Green Building Solutions
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Organization(s)
Green Building Solutions
Description
A report describing how to build a high-performance affordable house to achieve 30% whole house energy savings in the mixed-humid climate region.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
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Author(s)
Broniek John
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.
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Author(s)
NOAA Office for Coastal Management
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Organization(s)
NOAA
Description
Case study describing Alachua County, Florida’s, green infrastructure strategy for land use development that incorporates rain gardens, ponds, swales, and native vegetation to manage stormwater.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary partnership and labeling program that helps new home builders improve the quality of indoor air by requiring construction practices and product specifications that minimize exposure to airborne pollutants and contaminants.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
PDF detailing the inspection and verification guidance for WaterSense labeled new homes including indoor and outdoor efficiency requirements, and homeowner and building management education.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Author(s)
Lemay Lionel,
Peng Tien
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Organization(s)
Civil + Structural Engineers
Description
Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Article discussing indoor water management.
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Author(s)
Bailes Allison
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
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Blog article citing the risks and downsides of attic ventilation fans from a building science perspective.
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Author(s)
National Center for Environmental Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
NCEH,
CDC
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Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.
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Author(s)
Kosar Douglas
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report targeting the growing number of homes utilizing deep retrofit measures and new construction practices to realize sufficiently lower infiltration levels that require mechanical ventilation as prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 62.2.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing a technique for installing a skylight and avoiding potential water leaks with the use of a peel-and-stick (or self-adhesive) membrane under the flashing.
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Author(s)
University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute,
et al.
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Organization(s)
WRI,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
USGS,
NOAA
Description
A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report focusing on managing the driving forces that move air and water vapor across the building envelope.
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Author(s)
International Masonry Institute
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Organization(s)
International Masonry Institute
Description
Webpage featuring hundreds of illustrations of masonry construction details for brick, congrete, stone, tile, stucco, etc.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Gates Cathy,
Pettit Betsy
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Author(s)
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors
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Organization(s)
InterNACHI
Description
Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.
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Author(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
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Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Mantha Pallavi,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document describing good practices for insulating basements in new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.