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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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Analysis of Pre-Retrofit Building and Utility Data

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Author(s)
Prahl Duncan,
Beach Robert
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report outlining workflow and results of regression models on monthly and daily utility data (meter readings of electricity consumption), outlining a process for screening and gathering useful results from inverse models.

Change Is In the Air

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Author(s)
The Cadmus Group
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD
Description
This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.

Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt, FEMA 528

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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Poster describing earthquake safety tips and protection measures to take at home.

ENERGY STAR Certified Ceiling Fans

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website providing consumer information about ceiling fans, including specifications and buying guidance.

Evaluation of Missed Energy Saving Opportunity - Based on Illinois Home Performance Program Field Data: Homeowner Selected Upgrades Versus Cost-Optimized Solutions

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Author(s)
Milby M,
Baker Julie D,
Yee Shannon
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
Description
Study investigating homeowner measure package choices in the Illinois Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program compared to cost-optimal choices determined through Building Energy Optimization (BEopt) modeling software.

For Homes

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Author(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center
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Organization(s)
FSEC
Description
Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

Formaldehyde

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.

Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity Control

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.