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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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Benefits of Demand-Controlled Pumping

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Taco Comfort
Description
Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.

High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

Solar Ready Buildings Planning Guide

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lisell Lars,
Tetreault Tim,
Watson Andrea
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report identifying the important aspects of building design and construction to enable installation of solar photovoltaic and heating systems at some time after the building is constructed.