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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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Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition

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Author(s)
Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
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Organization(s)
HFSC
Description
Website containing educational and marketing resources for residential fire sprinklers.

Home Fire Sprinkler Cost Assessment

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Author(s)
Newport Partners,
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Report assessing the costs of home fire sprinkler systems.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters

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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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Organization(s)
CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
Description
Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Reducing Radon After Disasters

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.

Homeowner's Wildfire Mitigation Guide - Attached Decks

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Author(s)
University of California
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Organization(s)
University of California
Description
Wildfire mitigation guidelines from the University of California outlining how to mitigate fire risk for attached decks.

Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety

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Author(s)
California Seismic Safety Commission
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Organization(s)
SSC,
State of California
Description
Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.

Hot Water Solutions

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Author(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
NEEA
Description
Website for consumers describing heat pump water heater technology and linking to retailers and installers.

House Siding Options, Plus Costs, Pros & Cons 2020

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Author(s)
Siding Cost Guide
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Organization(s)
Siding Cost Guide
Description
A starting point for ballparking and comparing the cost of different siding materials and a brief overview of the pros and cons of different siding materials.

How Many Hours-of-Safety Do Our Homes Have in Extreme Weather?

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Author(s)
Corvidae Jacob,
Ayyagari Sheha
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Organization(s)
Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI
Description
Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.

How to Choose a Room Air Cleaner

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Author(s)
Park Ga-Young
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. EPA,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Article describing considerations for choosing a room-level air cleaner to improve indoor air quality.

How to Create a Naturally Cool Building

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Author(s)
Williams Jeremy
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Organization(s)
The Earthbound Report
Description
Article from The Earthbound Report on passive cooling design strategies for homes located in hot climates.

How to Design a Home for a Cold Climate

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Author(s)
Diez Roy
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Organization(s)
New Home Source
Description
Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.

How to Destroy a Wall in Two Easy Steps

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Author(s)
Parlee Mark
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction
Description
Article describing how omission of two small but critical wall details, a kick-out flashing and a weep screed, lead to extensive water damage to a wall.

How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires

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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Factsheet describing defensible space and wildfire risk reduction steps that homeowners can take to make their homes safer during a wildfire.

How to Prevent Roof Damage from Winter Ice Buildup

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Author(s)
Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
Description
Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.

How to Seal Up to Prevent Rodent Infestations

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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
Description
A website providing a checklist of important areas to check when sealing holes inside and outside of the home to prevent entry by rodents and other outside pests.

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

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Author(s)
Sughrue Patrick
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Organization(s)
Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,
Home Power Magazine
Description
A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

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.

Hurricane Preparedness Digital Toolkit

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Description
Webpage containing a library of ready-to-use social media posts, graphics and video links that promote life-saving information about how individuals and families can prepare for and survive during a hurricane.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Gable End Overhangs

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Author(s)
Florida Disaster
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Organization(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Description
A document aimed at reducing the vulnerability of a gable end roof to wind damage in a hurricane.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Wood Frame Walls

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Author(s)
Florida Disaster
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Organization(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Description
Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.

Hurricane Shutter Types

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Author(s)
Hurricane Research Division,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Organization(s)
NOAA
Description
NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.

Hurricanes

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Description
Website detailing how to prepare for, stay safe during, and return home after hurricanes.

HVAC – Cold Climate Heat Pump Sizing

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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE
Description
Webpage providing curriculum with links to presentations and problem sets for teaching an understanding of sizing cold climate heat pumps.

HVAC A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 14

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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.

HVAC in Multifamily Buildings

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Description
Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.

HVAC Sizing Tool

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Author(s)
BetterBuilt Northwest,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
BetterBuiltNW,
NEEA
Description
Software tool available free online that can help calculate heating and cooling requirements to accurately size HVAC equipment in as little as 15 minutes.

HVAC System Pressure Relief

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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

Hybrid Assemblies, BSI-100

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.