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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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Heat your Water with the Sun

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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
NREL
Description
Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.

Heat-Pump Clothes Dryers

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Author(s)
Rice Joseph
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.

Heating and Cooling With a Heat Pump

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Author(s)
Natural Resources Canada
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
Description
Report providing information for HVAC designers, installers, and consumers about air source heat pumps.

High Hats, Swiss Cheese, and Fluorescent Lighting?

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Author(s)
McCullough Jeff J,
Gordon Kelly L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Report discussing the potential energy savings of new high-efficiency downlights, and the results of product testing to date.

High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

High-R Walls for Remodeling: Wall Cavity Moisture Monitoring

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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.

Home Energy Displays: Consumer Adoption and Response

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Author(s)
LaMarche Janelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.

Home Energy Saver

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Author(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
LBNL
Description
Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.

Home Power

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Author(s)
Sanchez
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Organization(s)
Home Power
Description
Web article about solar site assessment.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Reducing Radon After Disasters

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.

Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety

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Author(s)
California Seismic Safety Commission
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Organization(s)
SSC,
State of California
Description
Guidebook that provides information on earthquake hazards that can damage homes, the design and retrofit of earthquake resistant housing, and how to find more information on earthquake safety.

Hot Water Distribution System Model Enhancements

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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.

Housing Stock Characterization Study: An Innovative Approach to Measuring Retrofit Impact

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Author(s)
Kipp Jennison M,
Taylor Nicholas W,
Jones Pierce H
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Organization(s)
Building Energy Efficient Housing for America,
BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.

How Does a Water Softener Work?

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Author(s)
Gerbis Nicholas
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Organization(s)
Home & Garden
Description
Resource that explains how water softeners work to reduce scale.

How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?

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Author(s)
Hoak David,
Parker Danny S,
Hermelink Andreas H
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.

How Much Ventilation Do I Need?

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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
Description
Website with articles on home ventilation and indoor air quality.

How to Design a Home for a Cold Climate

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

How to Find Indoor airPLUS Compliant Low Emission Products

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.

How to Install Cellulose Insulation

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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.

How to Insulate a Basement Wall

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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.

How To: Mounting Solar on Sips

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Author(s)
Sughrue Patrick
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Organization(s)
Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,
Home Power Magazine
Description
A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

HUD 2024 Housing Innovation Showcase Poster: Re-Siding your Home?

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Author(s)
Patricia Gunderson,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Factsheet describing re-siding retrofits containing exterior insulation and window upgrades aimed at improved energy savings and comfort.

HUD 2024 Housing Innovation Showcase Poster: Window Attachments Keep out the Heat

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Author(s)
Katherine Cort,
Theresa Gilbride
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Factsheet outlining how window attachments like cellular shades, roller shades, storm windows with low-emissivity coatings, and solar screens are low-cost steps that can be implemented to keep homes cool in the summer.

Humidity Control: Supplemental Dehumidification in Hot-Humid Climates

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
National Association of Home Builders,
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB,
ICC
Description
Fact Sheet describing the need for supplemental dehumidification, dehumidifier configuration options, and design considerations.

Hurricane Retrofit Guide - Wood Frame Walls

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Author(s)
Florida Disaster
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Organization(s)
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Description
Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.

Hurricane Shutter Types

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Author(s)
Hurricane Research Division,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Organization(s)
NOAA
Description
NOAA webpage providing images and short descriptions of different types of hurricane shutters.

HVAC A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners, Volume 14

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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.

HVAC System Pressure Relief

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Author(s)
Raymer Paul H,
Moyer Neil
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Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

HVI Airflow Test Procedure

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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Publication specifying HVI’s prescriptive procedures for testing and rating airflow of residential ventilation products in accordance with ANSI consensus standards.

HVI Certification Program Policies and Procedures

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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Publication describing the requirements and procedures for the certified performance ratings program for residential ventilation products administered by the Home Ventilating Institute.

IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction

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Author(s)
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
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Organization(s)
SMACNA
Description
Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.