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Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
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Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
Description
Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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Schirber Tom,
et al.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
Description
Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...
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Huber Jeanne
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This Old House
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Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
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Arbor Day Foundation
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Arbor Day Foundation
Description
Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Description
Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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Author(s)
Williams Randy
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
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Author(s)
Mathews Erin
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Organization(s)
This Old House
Description
An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Author(s)
Sabata,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
Description
Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
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Garden City Harvest
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Garden City Harvest
Description
Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.
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University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
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Organization(s)
University of Tennessee
Description
Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Smarter Homes NZ
Description
Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
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City of Mercer Island
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Organization(s)
City of Mercer Island
Description
Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
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Fayetteville NC
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Organization(s)
Fayetteville NC
Description
Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL
Description
Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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Author(s)
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute,
California Polytechnic State University
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UFEI,
Cal Poly
Description
Website tool that can search for trees by name or characteristics and retrieve data describing tree attributes including site preferences and general characteristics and considerations.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Vinyl Siding Institute
Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Organization(s)
JLC
Description
Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.