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Article describing ways builders can improve the hurricane resistance of the homes they construct, especially 1) strengthening the continuous load path, 2) upgrading the building envelope, and 3) improving the roof system performance.

Report explaining the principles of seismic design to architects.

A publication developed by the U.S. Forest Service for its employees and other federal agency staff describing erosion control methods.

Guidebook meant to provide public officials with information on excessive heat event.

Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

Fact sheet describing actions homeowners can take to safely cleanup their homes after a flood with links to additional resources from the EPA.

A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.

IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.

Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.

Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

A research paper exploring the design, installation, repair and maintenance of solar water and pool heating technologies.

A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.

Report providing a selected compilation of seismic rehabilitation techniques and guidance on which techniques are commonly used to mitigate specific seismic deficiencies in various model building types.

Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.

Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.

Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.

Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.