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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 Potential of Radiative Cooling Technologies

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Fernandez Nick,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Technical report evaluating the energy savings potential of radiative cooling technologies, particularly photonic 'selective emittance' materials.

High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry Climates

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

Small Wind Site Assessment Guidelines

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Olsen Tim,
Preus Robert
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Technical report providing site selection guidance for installation of small wind turbines.

Team Negawatt

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Duarte Carlos,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Center for the Built Environment,
CBE,
University of California Berkeley,
UC Berkeley
Description
Presentation on urban land use and sustainable building design.

Thermal Mass Solutions

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Habian Bob
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Organization(s)
National Council of Structural Engineers Association,
NCSEA
Description
Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.