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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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Author(s)
U.S. Forest Service
Organization(s)
USFA
Publication Date
Description
Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.
Author(s)
Pacific Seismic Products
Organization(s)
Pacific Seismic Products
Publication Date
Description
Products and specification for a State of California-compliant earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve.
Author(s)
Kapur Omar,
Mahadevia Amit,
Park Jae,
Passman Samantha,
Perotin Manuel,
Reeder Adam,
Seitz Laura,
Sheldon Adrienne,
Tezak Scott
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report providing guidance on how to improve the wind resistance of existing residential buildings in Mississippi and across the Gulf Coast.
Author(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Organization(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension,
University of Florida
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.