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2015 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.

Guidance document from the UN environment programme on climate-resilient buildings and communities practices, including guidance on heat waves, drought, hurricanes, and flooding.

Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.

Study testing the effect of fan cooling on healthy adults at increased ambient temperatures.

Article describing a 9-step process to getting rid of rats and mice, and some preventative actions to take.

Article from Washington Post on passive cooling measures for homes during extreme heat.

This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.

Web page describing how to identify heat-related illness and how to prevent it.

Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.

News article describing the state of the residential battery storage market.

Webpage presenting updated maps for annual average temperature and precipitation in the contiguous U.S.

Website of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.

This study evaluated 11 measures for passive cooling using four heat resilience metrics with and without grid power in Fresno CA and found the two most effective measures were installing solar-control window films and adding roof insulation; natural ventilation also helped reduce overheating in...

City of Plymouth webpage providing information on the Plymouth Community Center Project.

Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.

Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.

A website providing information on sealing the home against rodents and how to trap rodents once they have made their way into the home.