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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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Author(s)
Coulbourne William,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
Description
Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.
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Author(s)
Colorado Geological Survey
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Organization(s)
CGS
Description
Website discussing building foundation problems caused by settling soil in Colorado.
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Author(s)
Fulger Don
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Organization(s)
Home Energy
Description
Article describing the effective R-values of various subslab insulation products, including foil bubble pack.
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Author(s)
Xing Lu,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Article describing a numerical model that can be used to size foundation heat exchanger (FHX) systems.
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Author(s)
Broniek John
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting system design packages for cold and mixed-humid climates.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing,
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
HUD,
PATH,
NAHB Research Center
Description
Report describing how to construct a frost protected shallow foundation (FPSF) as a practical alternative to a deeper, more-costly foundation in cold regions with seasonal ground freezing and the potential for frost heave.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.