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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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National Fenestration Rating Council Certified Products Directory

Author(s)
National Fenestration Rating Council
Organization(s)
NFRC
Publication Date
Database from the National Fenestration Rating Council providing a directory of NFRC-certified window products searchable by manufacturer, product type, CPD number, or various NFRC label specifications.

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR,
EPA
Publication Date
Webpage on the ENERGY STAR website that list products that exceed the ENERGY STAR minimum criteria for their category, with links to several product categories, including windows, HVAC, home appliances, and computer monitors.

ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
ENERGY STAR webpage providing information on ENERGY STAR windows and a link to a product finder for certified products.

ENERGY STAR Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights

Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
Homepage for ENERGY STAR’s windows, skylights, and doors program providing information for consumers and links to product directories.

ENERGY STAR Storm Windows

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
ENERGY STAR webpage describing the benefits of storm windows and a link to a product list.

ENERGY STAR Storm Windows Key Product Criteria

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Webpage providing an ENERGY STAR climate zone map and criteria for ENERGY STAR storm windows per climate zone.

How to Design a Home for a Cold Climate

Author(s)
Diez
Organization(s)
New Home Source
Publication Date
Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.

What Makes it Energy Star? Performance Criteria

Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.