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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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Cool Neighborhoods: The Measurement of Small Scale Heat Islands

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Author(s)
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Vieira Robin K
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
Description
Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions

Expansion Tanks 101: The Facts and Myths

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Author(s)
Eatherton Mark
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Organization(s)
Contractor Magazine
Description
Article explaining common myths about expansion tanks and proper facts.