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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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Energy Savings Plus Health: Indoor Air Quality Guidelines

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.

Renewable Energy Ready Home Solar Site Assessment Tool

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website tool intended to guide home builders in assessing whether a new home has the proper physical orientation to support a future installation of a solar energy system.

Resource Manual for Building WaterSense Labeled New Homes

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.

Termites

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Author(s)
Peterson Chris,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.

WaterSense Labeled New Home Inspection Checklist

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Resource that provides a checklist of program criteria for water-efficient new homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.