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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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Concrete Homes

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Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Organization(s)
PCA
Description
Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Field Energy Performance of an Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Wall

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Author(s)
Maref Wahid,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC,
ResearchGate
Description
Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Pest Prevention by Design: Authoritative Guidelines for Designing Pests out of Structures

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Author(s)
Geiger Chris A,
Cox Caroline
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Organization(s)
San Francisco Department of the Environment,
SF Environment,
Center for Environmental Health,
CEH,
International Code Council,
ICC
Description
Report providing detailed steps for builders, architects, and property managers to take for integrated pest management for control of a variety of pests including insects, rodents, and birds.

The Insulating Concrete Forms Magazine

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Author(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
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Organization(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
Description
Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.