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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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Extended Plate and Beam Wall System

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
DOE
Description
Report that demonstrates the durability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness of the extended plate and beam (EP&B) wall system for new construction housing projects in compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code, addressing moisture risk management and high-performance envelope...

The Growing Threat of Urban Flooding: A National Challenge 2018

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Author(s)
Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
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Organization(s)
Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
Description
Article from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland analyzing why and how urban flooding happens and what can be done to mitigate damage.

Transformative Efficiency and Automation in Modular Homes (TEAMH)

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Biswas Kaushik,
et al.
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Organization(s)
GTI Energy,
Dvele Inc.,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report documenting the Transformative Efficiency and Automation in Modular Homes (TEAMH) project, which evaluates the integration of advanced building envelope technologies and automation-assisted modular construction to improve residential energy performance and construction efficiency.