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

Report provides a proposed set of guidelines for estimating the energy savings achieved by a package of retrofits or an extensive rehabilitation of an existing home.

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.

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.

Report describing the monitored long-term performance of two solar domestic water heating systems in northern climates.

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

Code describing the requirements for existing site-built single-family homes to receive roof-to-wall retrofits when re-roofing.

Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.

Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.

This paper discusses model validation using data from three thermosiphon systems.

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

Information sheet about how to reduce thermal bridging in walls.

Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.

Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.

Information sheet designed for the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers working in affordable housing. This sheet presents building guidance for both new construction and rehabilitation, as well as practices that can be used by property maintenance...

Paper describing the development and testing of an affordable net-zero energy house in Lenoir City, Tennessee.

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

Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.

Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.

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.

Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.

BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.

Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.

Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.