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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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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

Excessive Heat Events Guidebook

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Guidebook meant to provide public officials with information on excessive heat event.

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.

Urban Forestry Manual

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Author(s)
U.S. Forest Service
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Organization(s)
USFA
Description
Manual describing scientific, technical, and practical information needed to work with communities on urban forestry, including a section on trees and construction.