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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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What's Wrong with My Home? The Simple Answer May Be...You

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Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Information sheet discussing the differences between homeowner energy consumption trends in highly efficient homes.

Where Tornadoes Happen

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Author(s)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
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Organization(s)
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Center for Science Education
Description
A heat map showing the average number of tornadoes per year across the United States

Wind Safety of the Building Envelope

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Author(s)
Smith Tom
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Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG
Description
Article discussing structural and nonstructural building components and illustrates a variety of wind-induced damages, including wind-driven rain infiltration.