Skip to main content

Library

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.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results:

Flood Resistant Design and Construction, ASCE/SEI 24

Publication Date
·
Author(s)
American Society of Civil Engineers
·
Organization(s)
ASCE
Description
Link to all versions of ASCE/SEI 24, a standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements.

GLP Emissions Criteria

Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Carpet and Rug Institute
·
Organization(s)
CRI
Description
Document describing the emissions criteria for carpets, cushions, and adhesives to qualify as those with low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions under the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Indoor Air Quality Testing Program.