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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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Humidity and Variable Refrigerant Flow Operation in Multifamily Buildings

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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
U.S. DOE,
U.S. Department of Energy
Description
Report providing the results of an analysis of humidity control and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system efficiency in three new multifamily buildings in New York, NY.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept

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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Hermelink Andreas H,
Sherwin John S
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.

Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid Climates

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study identifying the best performing, most energy-efficient and cost- effective techniques to provide controlled mechanical ventilation and humidity control in hot- humid climates with thermally efficient building envelopes.