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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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Public Housing: A Tailored Approach to Energy Retrofits

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting ways public housing authorities (PHAs) can develop packages of energy efficiency retrofit measures the PHAs can cost-effectively implement with their own staff in the normal course of housing operations at the time when units are refurbished between occupancies.

Seismic Design Principles

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lorant Gabor
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Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
Gabor Lorant Architects,
Inc.,
Lorant Group
Description
Website providing an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design.

Wall Performance by Design: Role of Rainscreens in Moisture Management

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute
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Organization(s)
BEMMI
Description
A presentation about the need for rainscreens including the damage water and moisture ingress into a home’s siding and framing can cause, and ways to design a resilient wall that drains and ventilates well.