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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.

Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.

Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.

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

Report providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

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

Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.

Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.

Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.

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.

A field guide with residential construction best practices.

Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

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

Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.

Article about one way to deal with the cold-water surprise effect of tankless water heaters.