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Brochure intended to provide readers with a working knowledge of residential heating and cooling duct systems.

Document illustrating some analysis concepts that are proven to be effective and reliable in analyzing the transient energy usage of advanced energy systems as well as of entire houses.

Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.

Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.

Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.

Provides consumers with general information on solar water heating systems and how to select a contractor.

Article describing how to use radiator inlet orifices optimize two-pipe steam heating systems.

Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.

High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.

Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.

Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.

Paper describing testing for the first of a series of six near net-zero-energy test houses, using the results to work towards the construction of a true net-zero-energy house.

Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.