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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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Building Science Introduction

Publication Date
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.

Coastal Construction Manual - Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, Fourth edition, Volume I, FEMA P-55

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Coulbourne William,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
Description
Volume 1 of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, and risk management for homes constructed in coastal environments.

Coastal Construction Manual - Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas, Fourth Edition, Volume II, FEMA P-55

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Coulbourne William,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
Applied Technology Council,
ATC,
URS Group,
DK Low and Associates,
Atkins,
TLSmith Consulting
Description
Volume II of a two-volume report providing a comprehensive approach to design, construction, and renovation of homes located in coastal environments.

Conceptual 3D Advanced Framing Drawing

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.

Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Products

Publication Date
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Author(s)
CAL FIRE Fire Engineering Division,
Cal Fire Office of the State Fire Marshal,
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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Organization(s)
CAFED,
CAL FIRE OSFM,
CADFFP
Description
A list of exterior building products and materials approved for use in wildland urban interface zoned homes. These products are non-combustible or ignition-resistant.