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Wilson Alex
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
ENERGY STAR
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Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.
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Author(s)
Carmody John,
et al.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
University of Minnesota
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Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.
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Author(s)
Mullen Nasim A,
Li Jina,
Singer Brett C
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.
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ICF Systems
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Massachusetts Building Products
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Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
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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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American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
Description
Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2013, and is available for...