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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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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Williams Randy
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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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Mathews Erin
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This Old House
Description
An article and video of a breakdown on the preparation and installation of basement insulation.
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Smarter Homes NZ
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Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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ORNL
Description
Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.
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Author(s)
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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Resource that differentiates products in the marketplace that meet WaterSense requirements.
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Author(s)
City of Portland,
State of Oregon
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City of Portland,
State of Oregon
Description
Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
Description
Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Fact sheet describing the home certification organization, Home Innovation Research Labs and their requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format as well their compliance with certified Water Rating Index (WRI), organization scope, and information verifiers.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Webpage describing the home certification organization, 24/7 Certifications and their requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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Author(s)
US Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Fact sheet describing the home certification program CHEERS and its requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Webpage describing the home certification program, Home Innovation Research Labs' requirements for whole house water management.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Webpage describing the home certification organization, RESNET and its requirements for whole house water management in a checklist format as well as the scope, information verifiers, and partners of the program.