Showing 1 - 17 of 17 results:
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
·
Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
Description
Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Fisette Paul
·
Organization(s)
University of Massachusetts,
UMASS
Description
Information sheet discussing how OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. - See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/publications/by-title/choosing-between-oriented-strandboard-and-plywood/#sthash.RilEtDpl.dpuf
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Hodgson Alfred T,
Moyer Neil,
Beal David
·
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Rudd Armin
·
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
·
Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Report providing information about techniques and approaches to improve the efficiency of recessed lighting.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
·
Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Melody Ingrid,
Fairey Philip W,
Beal David
·
Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
·
Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
et al.
·
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study identifying the best performing, most energy-efficient and cost- effective techniques to provide controlled mechanical ventilation and humidity control in hot- humid climates with thermally efficient building envelopes.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Gordon Jeffrey R,
Rose William B
·
Organization(s)
Building Research Council,
School of Architecture University of Illinois,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Description
Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute
·
Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
·
Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
National Environmental Balancing Bureau
·
Organization(s)
NEBB
Description
Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Cranor John
·
Organization(s)
American Society of Home Inspectors,
ASHI
Description
Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E
·
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Case study about affordable housing in a mixed, humid climate.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Bergey Daniel
·
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
This report describes how twenty homes were tested and monitored in the Zone 2 climate of Houston, Texas, U.S.A., to evaluate the humidity control performance and operating cost of six different integrated dehumidification and ventilation systems that could be applied by production homebuilders.
Publication Date
·
Author(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Steven Winter Associates
·
Organization(s)
CARB,
NREL,
SWA
Description
Report and case study describing a retrofit project for single family homes in the Pacific Northwest.