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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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2015 International Mechanical Code - IMC

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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
Description
2015 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

Effect of Residential Ventilation Techniques for Hot and Humid Climates on Indoor Concentrations and Emission Rates of Volatile Organic Compounds

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Author(s)
Hodgson Alfred T,
Moyer Neil,
Beal David
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.

Humidity Control: Supplemental Dehumidification in Hot-Humid Climates

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders,
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB,
ICC
Description
Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.

Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards

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Author(s)
RESNET
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Organization(s)
RESNET
Description
RESNET standards aimed to ensure that accurate and consistent home energy ratings are performed by accredited home energy rating providers through their raters nationwide.

Realizing Resilience through Incentives - Results from the Institute’s 2016 Symposia

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Author(s)
Tobias Leanne,
Blais Neil,
Schneider Philip J
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Organization(s)
National Institute of Building Sciences,
NIBS
Description
Article describing key takeaways from two symposia held during Building Innovation 2016: The National Institute of Building Sciences Fourth Annual Conference and Expo, including that resilience can be affordable and cost-effective.

The State of the Nation's Housing 2010

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Author(s)
Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Organization(s)
Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
Description
Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.