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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Choosing Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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Organization(s)
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Description
Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.

Garage Performance Testing

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Author(s)
Health Canada,
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
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Organization(s)
CMHC,
Environment Canada
Description
Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.

Toward Simple, Affordable Zero Energy Houses

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E,
Beal David,
Kerrigan Philip
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
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.