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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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Choosing Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description
Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Drip Irrigation: The Basics

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Schuch Ursula
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Organization(s)
University of Arizona,
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences,
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Description
Fact sheet describing drip irrigation for landscaping.

Evaluation of Cellular Shades in the PNNL Lab Homes

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Sullivan Greg P,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.