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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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Flood and Hurricane Resistant Buildings, BSD-111

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

Thermal Mass in Building Design

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Author(s)
Baggs David,
Mortensen Neal
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Organization(s)
Australian Council of Building Design Professions Ltd,
BDP
Description
Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.

Understanding Drainage Planes, BSD-105

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.

Water Management System Builder Checklist Guide

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
A builder checklist guide for the water management of properties with appropriately-designed building technologies.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Products

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Author(s)
CAL FIRE Fire Engineering Division,
Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal,
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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Organization(s)
CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
Description
A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.

Wood Combustion Basics

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Author(s)
Curkeet Rick
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Organization(s)
Intertek
Description
Presentation about the combustion properties of wood.