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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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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.

Hot Water Runs Cold

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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.

READ THIS: Before You Design, Build or Renovate, GM-0602

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Author(s)
Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.

Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Bergey Daniel
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
This report describes how twenty homes were tested and monitored in the Zone 2 climate of Houston, Texas, U.S.A., to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six different integrated dehumidification and ventilation systems that could be applied by production homebuilders.