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FEMA Engineering With Nature - Alternative Techniques to Riprap Bank Stabilization

2009

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Document explores alternatives to riprap on banks and waterways to mitigate bankside erosion in the Pacific Northwest.

FEMA Flood Data Viewers and Geospatial Data

2022

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations

FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Search By Address

2020

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

A address searchable geographic information system for visualizing the flood hazard of an address and its surrounding area.

FEMA Foundation and Anchoring Criteria for Safe Rooms

2021

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Fact sheet discussing designs for prefabricated safe rooms built to ICC 500 standards mentioned in FEMA P-361.

Fire Network: Preparing Your Home - Assess Risks and Prioritize Your Actions

2021

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

UCANR,

University of California Cooperative Extension

Guidelines from the University of California Cooperative Extension on how fires spread, how homes typically burn, and what homeowners can do to prepare their homes for wildfire season.

Fire Protection Systems

2021

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA

Articles, research, case studies, and more outlining considerations for planning and installation of a fire-protection system.

Fire Resistant Decks, Patios, and Porches

2020

FIRESafe Marin

Webpage from FireSafe Marin explaining the vulnerability of different deck setups and materials.

Fire-Resistant Landscaping

2020

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,

Lake County Fire Safe Council

Cal Fire

Article from CAL FIRE on fire-resistant landscaping to mitigate ignition of homes.

Fire-Smart Plants - Choosing Landscaping Plants in a Fire Prone Environment

2020

FIRESafe Marin

List of guidelines for plants and their fire resistance from FIRESafe Marin.

Five Steps to Creating an Effective Defensible Space

2018

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team

TFFT

Five step plan from the Tahoe Fire & Fuels team outlining how to create an effective defensible space for wildfire protection. Recommendations include siting for homes on slopes.

Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings, FEMA P-936

2013

Low David K,

et al.

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

FEMA

Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.

Foil Bubble Pack: Subslab Insulation?

2004

Fulger Don

Home Energy

Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.

Forest Home Sites Influence Heating and Cooling Energy

1983

DeWalle David,

Heisler Gordon,

Jacobs Robert

Northumberland County Conservation District,

Society of American Foresters

Journal article describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.

FORTIFIED Home Corrosion-Resistant Fasteners - New Documentation Requirements

2018

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Checklist highlighting the requirement for metal structural connections and materials fasteners used to retrofit or construct FORTIFIED buildings less than 3,000 ft from saltwater to be suitably protected from corrosion.

FORTIFIED Home Eligibility Requirements—Foundations - Eligibility Requirements and Retrofit Requirements for Elevated-Floor (Not Slab-on-Grade) Houses

2017

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.

Foundation Design Handbook

2013

Carmody John,

et al.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

University of Minnesota

Handbook providing guidance on the design and construction of foundations for homes, including insulation, air sealing, and water management details for basements, crawlspaces, and slabs.

Foundation Heat Exchangers for Residential Ground Source Heat Pump Systems - Numerical Modeling and Experimental Validation

2011

Xing Lu,

et al.

Oklahoma State University,

OSU,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL

Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.

Foundation Waterproofing 101

2018

Bill Zoeller

Steven Winter Associates

Web article discussing the primary approaches to waterproofing concrete foundations.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

2022

Williams Randy

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations 1

2010

Holladay Martin

Fine Homebuilding

Guides describing frost-protected shallow foundations as an alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate that uses less concrete and saves on labor.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations 2

2024

Fine Homebuilding

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Reduce Costs, Save Energy

2014

Hooker Kenneth A

Concrete Construction

Article describing frost-protected shallow foundations with construction drawing details.

Guidance for Considering the Use of Living Shorelines

2015

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOAA

Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.

Guidelines for Tree Preservation During Construction

2012

Peters Russell

Arborilogical Services Inc

Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.

High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits

2015

Goldberg Louise F,

Mosiman Garrett

NorthernSTAR,

NSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

UMN

Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction, FEMA P-499

2010

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.

Home Power

2012

Sanchez

Home Power

Web article about solar site assessment.

Homebuilders' Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction, FEMA 232

2006

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.

Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting - Six Ways to Protect Your House From Flooding, FEMA I-235

2020

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Brochure describing FEMA documents and foundation tips for floodproofing homes.

How to Create a Naturally Cool Building

2018

Williams Jeremy

The Earthbound Report

Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.

How to Verify New Construction Compliance

2020

IBHS Fortified

IBHS

Checklist for verifying FORTIFIED levels and documentation needed.

How You can Strengthen Your Home for the Next Big Earthquake in the Los Angeles Area

2005

City of Los Angeles,

Department of Building and Safety

City of Los Angeles

Report describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more resistant to earthquakes.

IBACOS Builder System Performance Packages: January 2003--December 2003

2004

Broniek John

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.

Ignition Resistant Construction Design Manual

2020

Colorado Springs Fire Department

City of Colorado Springs,

State of Colorado

Wildfire guidance for homes located in the wildland urban interface, focused on site design and individual pieces of the home.

Ignition Resistant Construction Guide

2010

FireSafe Montana

Ignition resistant residential construction and landscaping guidelines from FireSafe Montana.

Innovation in Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

2019

Green Home Institute

Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.

Innovation in Frost Protected Shallow Foundations

2019

Green Home Institute

Insulating Concrete Forms for Multifamily Residential Construction

2019

Lemay Lionel,

Peng Tien

Civil + Structural Engineers

Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).

Keeping Homes and Cities Cool in Extreme Heat

2021

Kyle Mittan

University of Arizona

Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.

Landscaping Tips

2021

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Guide describing landscaping tips for healthy and regionally-based gardens, including maintenance, mulching, water efficiency, and plant resources.

Landscaping To Reduce the Energy Used In Cooling Buildings

1983

Parker John H

Florida International University,

Society of American Foresters

Paper describing vegetation impacts on cooling load for buildings.

Living with Fire: Homeowners' Firesafe Guide for Montana

2009

FireSafe Montana

Guide for homeowners describing actions they can take to modify their home and the surrounding site to create a survivable space to reduce the amount of damage a home would likely experience during a wildfire.

Local Officials Guide for Coastal Construction, FEMA P-762

2009

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Guide describing sound mitigation measures to lower building natural disaster vulnerability to assist local officials and community decision makers in coastal areas.

Maintain Defensible Space

2019

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Cal Fire

A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.

Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

2014

Grin Aaron,

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.

Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits

2012

Lstiburek Joseph W,

Ueno Kohta

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.

Measured Impacts of Air Conditioner Condenser Shading

1996

Sonne Jeffrey K,

Parker Danny S,

Barkaszi Stephen F

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Paper describing energy savings in space cooling from shading condenser units.

Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Charley in Florida Observations Recommendations and Technical Guidance, FEMA 488

2005

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Charley in Florida including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance for retrofitting hurricane-damaged homes.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

2020

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

Mulching to Improve Soil Health, E484A

2022

Sabata,

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Agriculture,

USDA

Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.

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