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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.

Factsheet describing the benefits of purchasing and installing ENERGY STAR rated fans and ventilation products.

Guide describing proper application, design, and installation of mechanical ventilation cooling systems for homes located in hot-dry and cold-dry climates, as well as a means of understanding the benefits, costs, and tradeoffs of these systems.

Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.

Website with information about radon-resistant construction techniques and other radon resources for builders, contractors and homebuyers.

IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2013, and is available for...