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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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USDA
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Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
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Larson Ben
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Ecotope,
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Presentation report detailing Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) interaction with space conditioning systems in real-life test scenarios that explains some of the problems arising from these interaction and information that can be used to make the system more efficient.
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U.S. Forest Service
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USFA
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Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.
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Walker Iain S,
Turner William JN
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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This study uses a computer simulation approach to examine the energy and indoor air quality implications of passive and hybrid ventilation systems.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Organization(s)
USDA
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Webpage describing the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and how to plan residential building to mitigate wildfire risks associated with building in the WUI.
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U.S. Fire Administration
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USFA
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Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
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Restaino Christina,
et al.
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University of Nevada Reno Extension,
University of California Cooperative Extension,
Tahoe Resource Conservation District,
Cal Fire
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A report for homeowners and contractors providing specific recommendations for how to retrofit existing components of a home to withstand wildfire.
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Canada Government of Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change
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GNWT ECC
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Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
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Journal of Light Construction
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JLC
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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CAL FIRE Fire Engineering Division,
Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal,
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
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A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.
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Department of Resource Management Building Division
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County of Shasta California
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An example of wildland urban interface construction requirements for new buildings built in very high fire risk zones/areas.
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U.S. Forest Service
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Organization(s)
USDA
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Article describing the growth of the wildland urban interface in the United States from 1990 to 2010, expanding from 30.8 to 43.4 million homes (a 41% increase), and growing from 581,000 to 770,000 kM2 (33% growth), an increase of 189,000 km2, an area that is larger than Washington State.
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Mattingly G.E.,
Peters E.F.
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Princeton University
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Paper describing wind influences on air infiltration related energy losses for residential housing and the shielding effects of fences, adjacent structures, and vegetation.
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Attachments Energy Rating Council
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Organization(s)
AERC
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Fact sheet providing information on window attachments and their potential for improving energy efficiency.