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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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Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide

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Author(s)
Hershfield Morrison
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Organization(s)
B.C. Hydro
Description
Guide describing methodologies for assessing and mitigating thermal bridging in building envelopes, featuring detailed performance data, interface solutions, and assembly-specific strategies for energy-efficient construction.

How Aeroseal Works

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Aeroseal
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Organization(s)
Aeroseal
Description
A website explaining the process of sealing a home with Aeroseal & how the technology is used to seal holes in the air ducts and vents of the home.

Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2020

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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
Description
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...