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Schirber Tom,
et al.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
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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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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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Williams Randy
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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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
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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
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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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DOE
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Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Publication with installation guidance for vinyl siding.