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Cool Neighborhoods: The Measurement of Small Scale Heat Islands

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Author(s)
Sonne Jeffrey K,
Vieira Robin K
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
Description
Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions

Reexamining Roof Ventilation

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Author(s)
Woods Tony
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Organization(s)
Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
Description
Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.