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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA
Description
Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Author(s)
Mott-Smith John
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Organization(s)
City of Davis,
State of California
Description
Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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LBNL
Description
Tool developed by LBNL to calculate potential savings from increasing wall and roof solar reflectance.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of finished and unfinished metal roofing systems on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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Author(s)
Chandra Subrato,
Houston Michael M,
Fairey Philip W
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.
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Author(s)
Cool Roof Rating Council
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Organization(s)
CRRC
Description
Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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Author(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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Organization(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
Description
Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.
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Author(s)
Wilson Alex
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
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.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.
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Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
DOE
Description
Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.
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Author(s)
Clean Energy Exhibition
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Organization(s)
Clean Energy Exhibition,
Solar World
Description
Webpage providing details of an experimental earth tube installation at the Clean Energy Exhibition in Georgia.
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Author(s)
Feineigle Mark
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Organization(s)
Permaculture Research Institute
Description
Article describing earthship homes.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Organization(s)
Arbor Day Foundation
Description
Article describing quality of life and economic benefit from trees.
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Author(s)
Colon Carlos J,
Martin Eric,
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Morris Nathan B,
et al.
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Organization(s)
University of Sydney,
University of Copenhagen,
University of Montreal,
Monash University,
The Lancet Planetary Health,
The Lancet Group
Description
Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.
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Author(s)
Carbon Leadership Forum
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Organization(s)
CLF
Description
Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Author(s)
Weatherization Assistance Program
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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Author(s)
National Association of Home Builders
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Organization(s)
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
Description
Article from NAHB research center describing home building techniques for homes in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Pandit Ram,
Laband David
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Organization(s)
University of Western Australia,
Auburn University
Description
Paper describing the effects of tree shade on residential electricity consumption and energy savings in summer and winter.
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Author(s)
Fernandez Nick,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.
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Author(s)
Structural Insulate Panel Association
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Organization(s)
SIPA
Description
Article in the SIPA Technical Bulletin (No. 11) comparing the earthquake resistance of light-frame wood shear wall construction to residential construction with structural insulated panels (SIPS).
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate
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Author(s)
Sutherland Karen,
Martin Eric,
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
Description
Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage providing tips for installing and maintaining an evaporative cooler.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
A webpage by the DOE on tips for saving energy with an evaporative cooler.
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Author(s)
Water Science School
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Organization(s)
U.S. Geological Survey,
USGS
Description
Image of design wet bulb temperatures in the U.S. and where evaporative cooling is most appropriate.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Guidebook meant to provide public officials with information on excessive heat event.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Description
Report on high-R wall design called extended plate and beam that uses foam sheathing insulation with wall framing.
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Ready.gov
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Organization(s)
Ready.gov,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
USDHS
Description
Webpage from Ready.gov explaining what qualifies as 'extreme heat', how to be safe during an extreme heat event, and how to prepare for extreme heat in homes
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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Author(s)
Rilatupa James
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Organization(s)
Sriwijaya International Conference on Science Engineering and Technology,
Tarumanagara University,
Christian University of Indonesia,
Electrochemical Society,
ECS
Description
Technical report describing the impact of orientation on thermal comfort.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Study reporting the results of comparative testing of the effect of various roof types on cooling energy performance in a test facility.
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Author(s)
DeWalle David,
Heisler Gordon,
Jacobs Robert
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Organization(s)
Northumberland County Conservation District,
Society of American Foresters
Description
Journal article describing energy impacts from shade trees and forests and solar heating and air infiltration.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program
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Organization(s)
USGCRP
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Report analyzing the effect of global climate change on national interests, and providing climate predictions.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Organization(s)
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Document describing amendments to IECC 2015 to create the Georgia State Minimum Standard Energy Code.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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Author(s)
Peters Russell
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Organization(s)
Arborilogical Services Inc
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Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
EPA webpage explaining the heat island effect and providing links to related content.
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Author(s)
Heat Island Group,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
LBNL webpage introducing heat island effect and cool materials concepts, and providing links to LBNL pages explaining cool pavements, cool roofs, and cool walls.
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Author(s)
Heat Island Group,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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Author(s)
National Integrated Heat Health Information System,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Organization(s)
NOAA,
NIHHIS
Description
Federal webpage providing information regarding extreme heat and health for the United States.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings
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Organization(s)
CARB,
SWA
Description
Brochure describing advanced framing techniques.