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Report summarizing research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.

Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.

A fact sheet on how to prepare for a natural disaster by storing food and water through an emergency food supply.

IRC guide referencing wood truss bracing best practices and requirements.

Report presenting seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family houses for homebuilders, knowledgeable homeowners, and other non-engineers.

Report presenting construction methods, building products, appliances and equipment of four single-family houses that achieve dramatic energy reductions and approach “net zero energy” use.

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

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

A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.

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

Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.