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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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Building Plans for Advanced Framing

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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
Description
Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.

Design and Construction of Interior Duct System

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Author(s)
McIlvaine Janet E R,
Beal David,
Fairey Philip W
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
This study focuses on the design, construction, and performance of the interior chase approach as implemented by five different builders in Texas, North Carolina, and Florida.

PV Primer, BA-0212

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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
Description
Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.

Reduce Ice Dam and Icicle Damage

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Author(s)
Hellevang Kenneth
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North Dakota State University,
NDSU
Description
Webpage explaining how to mitigate heat loss through roofs for ice dam prevention.

Residential Best Practices Criteria, Info-001

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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
Description
Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.