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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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ACCA Manual RS - Comfort, Air Quality, and Efficiency by Design

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
The manual covers residential zoning issues - multiple, single-zone, and central multi-zone systems - and includes advice on working with homeowners to adapt the heating or cooling system design to meet modern home design features.

Advanced HVAC Humidity Control for Hot-Humid Climates

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Author(s)
Mallay David
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
The research report outlines a practical and cost-effective strategy utilizing central HVAC systems to optimize humidity control and ventilation in energy-efficient homes located in hot-humid climates, demonstrating significant improvements without requiring complex equipment upgrades.

Air Infiltration in Coastal Regions - The Paston Effect

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Author(s)
Bailey Ronald B,
Swanson Hollace J
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Organization(s)
BEC
Description
Case study about high humidity, mold and condensation on surfaces in S. Florida, and how building characteristics cause and amplify these problems.

Nail Withdrawal Capacities in OSB

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Author(s)
Extreme Panel Technologies
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Organization(s)
Extreme Panel Technologies
Description
Information sheet with nail withdrawl capacities in OSB.

The Energy In Modular (EMOD) Buildings Method, A Guide To Energy-Efficient Design For Industrialized Construction Of Modular Buildings

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Author(s)
Pless Shanti,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

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Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.