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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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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.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
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Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.
Author(s)
Williams Randy
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article describing what the building codes say about frost-protected shallow foundations as a cost-saving alternative to conventional concrete foundations.
Author(s)
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.
Author(s)
Schirber Tom,
Jacobson Rolf,
Mosiman Garrett,
Handeen Daniel,
Huelman Patrick H
Organization(s)
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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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.