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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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Designing for Floods, BSI-128

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations

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Author(s)
Williams Randy
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.

Residential Buildings: Foundations

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

Waterproofing Deep Foundations for New Construction

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Author(s)
Amos,
Chan; Walter Moore
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Organization(s)
Building Design and Construction
Description
AIA CEU course covering design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.