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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Author(s)
Health Canada,
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Organization(s)
CMHC,
Environment Canada
Description
Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.
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Carpet and Rug Institute
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Organization(s)
CRI
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Document describing the emissions criteria for carpets, cushions, and adhesives to qualify as those with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
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Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
et al.
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HUD,
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
OSHA
Description
Guidance from HUD for volunteer team leaders, project managers and supervisors who work in recovery and rebuilding after natural disasters.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Report about opportunities for ventilation when traditional methods are limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Organization(s)
USGS
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Webpage providing maps and information to assess the particular hazards and risks for an area.
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Office on Smoking and Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
OSH,
NCCDPHP,
CDC
Description
Webpage that describes health problems that can be caused by secondhand smoke.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services,
National Center for Environmental Health
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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FEMA,
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
CDC
Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
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Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Description
Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.
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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
U.S. DOE,
U.S. Department of Energy
Description
Report providing the results of an analysis of humidity control and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system efficiency in three new multifamily buildings in New York, NY.
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Author(s)
Davis Bruce,
Dastur Cyrus,
Warren William E
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Advanced Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report outlining results from a 2005 hygrothermal pilot study in the South.
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Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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SMACNA
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Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSD
Description
Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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California Air Resources Board,
California Environmental Protection Agency
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CARB,
CalEPA
Description
Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
Description
Webpage describing indoor air quality.
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Scientific Certification Systems
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SCS
Description
Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
Description
Resource hub describing indoor air quality research performed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website helping builders, designers, and home energy raters find products that are compliant with the EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specification requirements for low-emission materials.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Document outlining specifications that were developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize new homes equipped with a comprehensive set of indoor air quality (IAQ) features.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website providing the technical specifications and related documents for home builders, subcontractors, architects, and other housing professionals interested in certifying a home to the EPA's Indoor airPLUS program requirements.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on worker and employer interactions with lead contaminants.
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Loomis Honorata
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on the long-term performance of mini-split heat pumps.
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Author(s)
Francisco Paul W.,
Rose William B,
Merrin Zachary
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
Indoor Climate Research and Training,
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website providing links to the EPA developed map of radon risk in the United States.
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Author(s)
Arena Lois
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report providing step-by-step instructions for heating contractors and hydronic designers for selecting the proper control settings to maximize system performance and improve response time when using a thermostat setback.
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Springer David,
Dakin Bill,
German Alea
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Guide describing proper application, design, and installation of mechanical ventilation cooling systems for homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates, as well as a means of understanding the benefits, costs, and tradeoffs of these systems.
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National Mechanical Insulation Committee
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NMIC
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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Mesothelioma.net
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Mesothelioma.net
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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U.S. Gypsum Company
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Brochure discussing specific practices for mitigating moisture and mold during the construction process.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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Author(s)
Brennan Terry
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
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Online course providing an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Organization(s)
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on how to deal with mold in homes following natural disasters.
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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
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Standard containing requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment intended to protect lives by warning occupants of the presence of CO in sufficient time to allow occupants to escape or take other appropriate action.
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Green Seal
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Organization(s)
Green Seal
Description
Standards for paints and coatings.
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American Lung Association
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ALA
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American Lung Association web page providing information on particulate matter and indoor air quality.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
U.S. EPA
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Article describing particulate matter (PM), what it is, how it can be harmful, and what can be done about it.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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U.S. EPA
Description
Website describing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Organization(s)
NIST
Description
Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.
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America Society of Home Inspectors
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ASHI
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Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Guide describing flood protection measures for utility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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Organization(s)
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
OSHA
Description
Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA for radon issues following a natural disaster.