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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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Simplified Space Conditioning in Low-Load Homes: Results from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New Construction Unoccupied Test House

Author(s)

Poerschke Andrew,

Stecher Dave

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Publication Date

June, 2014

Study conducted to help determine cost-effective solutions for heating and cooling houses that are designed to be energy efficient.

Commissioning of the Fresno, California, Retrofit Unoccupied Test House

Author(s)

Stecher Dave,

Imm C

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

June, 2013

Report about instrumentation and limited short-term testing completed on a retrofit unoccupied test house in Fresno, California.

Strategy Guideline: Partnering for High Performance Homes

Author(s)

Prahl Duncan

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Document serving as a starting point that features initial tools and resources for teams to start collaborating to continually improve the energy efficiency and durability of new houses.

Long-Term Results: New Construction Occupied Test House, Urbana, Illinois

Author(s)

Stecher Dave,

Allison Katherine

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

October, 2012

Report about a two-year study intended to document the energy performance of a house in each sub-metered area and compare the performance to modeled predictions and to assess the thermal comfort performance of the single point mini-split heat pump.

Long-Term Results from Evaluation of Advanced New Construction Packages in Test Homes: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Author(s)

Stecher Dave,

Allison Katherine,

Prahl Duncan

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

October, 2012

Report presenting a cold climate project that examines the relationships among energy efficient single-family residential thermal enclosures, room-to-room temperature variations, and simplified space conditioning systems.

Results From Development of Model Specifications for Multifamily Energy Retrofits

Author(s)

Brozyna Kevin

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Publication Date

August, 2012

Report describing how modification of model specifications to include guidance on energy efficiency measures can create a greater level of consistency in executing energy efficiency retrofit measures across the multiple regions where a developer may work.

Low-Cost Evaluation of Energy Savings at the Community Scale, Fresno California

Author(s)

Burdick Arlan,

Rapport Ari,

Poerschke Andrew

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,

WCHH,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2012

Report using a field test plan to evaluate the success of implementing energy efficiency upgrades at the community scale incorporating whole-house systems integrated measures package (SIMP).

Performance Evaluation and Opportunity Assessment for St. Bernard Project

Author(s)

Dickson Bruce

Organization(s)

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

June, 2011

Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.

Building America Residential System Research Results - Achieving 30% Whole House Energy Savings Level in Marine Climates, January 2006 - December 2006

Author(s)

Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership,

Building Industry Research Alliance,

Building Science Corporation,

Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,

Davis Energy Group,

National Association of Home Builders Research Center,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions

Organization(s)

BAIHP,

BIRA,

BSC,

CARB,

DEG,

IBACOS,

NAHBRC,

NREL,

IBCS

Publication Date

December, 2006

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.

Novel, Simplified Air Delivery System Design Gets Commercialized

Author(s)

Burkett Lena,

Rapport Ari

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,

IBACOS

Publication Date

August, 0020

Fact sheet describing a novel, simplified air delivery system using a plug-and-play model that features 3-inch diameter flexible ducts, efficient fittings, and a simplified installation process that resulted in successful market engagement through commercialization.