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Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces; is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at the...

Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.

Webpage describing methods to save energy at home, including turning down your water heater set point, scheduling your HVAC system, adding or fixing weatherstripping, and changing HVAC system filters, among other tips.

Website regarding the town of Marana's services and departments.

Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.

Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.

Report documenting the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zones 5 and 6 in the Upper Midwest achieve ZERH certification.

Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

Article describing how adhesives can be used to make homes in high-wind locations stronger and how adhesives could be too effective resulting in overloading foundation anchors under earthquake loads.

Document providing a case study of commissioned performance measures that justify costs for these demonstration and "live" show homes.

A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.

Website describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding on homes.

Document describing wall bracing techniques and suggestions for the city of Verona, WI building department.

A guide describing how to do wall bracing calculations and evaluations.

This text is one of series of supporting documents that provide guidance on implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality; intended to support improvement of water safety within buildings.

Web page providing statistics on weather related fatalities and injuries.

Manual showing how to properly use grass swales to manage excess water runoff.

Report providing design guidance for wood-framed residential construction in high wind areas where design wind velocity requirements do not exceed 140 miles per hour.

Webpage outlining the definition of contracts and how they function

Information sheet discussing the differences between homeowner energy consumption trends in highly efficient homes.

Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.

Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.

Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.

Guide presents mitigation measures in a Mitigation Package which combined set of retrofit measures that must be implemented for a house to provide a defined level of protection; identifies three successive Mitigation Packages: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. Implementing the Mitigation Packages...

Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.

Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.

Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.

Website providing consumers with general guidance on preparing for and surviving a winter storm.

Website providing information to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.

Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.

Manual providing engineered and prescriptive design requirements for wood frame construction used in one and two-family dwellings.

A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.