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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Author(s)
Elmendorf William,
Gerhold Henry,
Kuhns Larry
Organization(s)
Pennsylvania State University Extension,
PennState Extension
Publication Date
Description
Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Online geospatial map with interactive viewer showing flood risk areas and base flood elevations
Author(s)
Journal of Light Construction
Organization(s)
JLC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
Author(s)
Fayetteville NC
Organization(s)
Fayetteville NC
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Description
Pamphlet describing proper mulching around trees and problems and benefits associated with mulching.
Author(s)
University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Organization(s)
University of Tennessee
Publication Date
Description
Pamphlet describing different types of mulches and their benefits.
Author(s)
Garden City Harvest
Organization(s)
Garden City Harvest
Publication Date
Description
Article describing mulching with lawn clippings.
Author(s)
Sabata,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Article describing mulch requirements and benefits.
Author(s)
Huber Jeanne
Organization(s)
This Old House
Publication Date
Description
Article describing shade trees and how to plant, maintain, and replace them.
Author(s)
Arbor Day Foundation
Organization(s)
Arbor Day Foundation
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Description
Article describing the benefits trees provide through quotes and anecdotes.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
Author(s)
City of Mercer Island
Organization(s)
City of Mercer Island
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Description
Brochure describing what permeable pavement is, where to install it, and how to maintain it.
Author(s)
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute,
California Polytechnic State University
Organization(s)
UFEI,
Cal Poly
Publication Date
Description
Website tool that can search for trees by name or characteristics and retrieve data describing tree attributes including site preferences and general characteristics and considerations.