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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.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.

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

A field guide with residential construction best practices.

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.

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

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.