Skip to main content

Library

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.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results:

Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid Climates

Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
et al.
·
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.

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Lstiburek Joseph W
·
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.