Library

A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.

Document providing step-by-step guidance to sizing air-source heat pumps for a cold climate.

A webpage outlining recommendations for creating defensible space.

The EPA Burn Wise program promotes the importance of burning the right wood in the right way from the right sources with mission to protect human health and the environment.

Report covering insulating crawlspaces.

Webpage describing embodied carbon through definition, significance to climate, and importance to policymaking.

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

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

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

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

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

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

Report providing architects, designers, and homeowners with information to make house plans useful for constructing a more wind resilient structure.

A report for homeowners and contractors providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire.