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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)
Energy Saver
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Website providing information on low-energy and standard cooling systems, with a focus on saving energy.
Author(s)
Rempel Alexandra,
Danis Jackson,
Rempel Alan,
Fowler Michael,
Mishra Sandipan
Organization(s)
Applied Energy,
National Science Foundation,
NSF
Publication Date
Description
Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.
Author(s)
Energy Saver
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
DOE Energy Saver webpage providing a brief summary of natural ventilation for houses.
Author(s)
Smarter Homes NZ
Organization(s)
Smarter Homes NZ
Publication Date
Description
Article from Smarter Homes NZ on home building techniques that incorporate passive cooling.
Author(s)
Green Home Technology Center
Organization(s)
Ohio State University Extension,
OSU
Publication Date
Description
Website providing guidance on passive heating, cooling, and lighting methods.
Author(s)
Williams College
Organization(s)
Williams College
Publication Date
Description
Article from Williams College on the key elements of passive solar design for homes.
Author(s)
Antonopoulos Chrissi A,
Emmerich Steven,
Karg Rick,
Singer Brett C
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality and some ways ASHRAE is responding.