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DOE
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Webpage from DOE describing how to conserve energy and save money with a home energy audit.
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American Lung Association
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Document outlining important factors for homeowners to be aware of regarding healthy air in homes.
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ICC
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2009 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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ICC
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Webpage with links for all 2010 Florida building codes.
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Earth Advantage
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A guide about the above code residential home certification called Earth Advantage and required and optional measures available to meet the point requirements for certification.
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ICC
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2009 edition of code for commercial buildings that brings together all structural, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for all buildings except detached one- and two-family residences and townhouses up to three stories.
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ICC
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2012 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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ICC
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2015 edition of code establishing a baseline for energy efficiency by setting performance standards for the building envelope (defined as the boundary that separates heated/cooled air from unconditioned, outside air), mechanical systems, lighting systems and service water heating systems in homes...
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ICC
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2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for existing building retrofits to reach appropriate safety levels under new construction requirements covered in other ICC codes.
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ICC
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2018 edition of code establishing a baseline for energy efficiency by setting performance standards for the building envelope (defined as the boundary that separates heated/cooled air from unconditioned, outside air), mechanical systems, lighting systems and service water heating systems in homes...
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ICC
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2019 version of the California Residential Code.
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Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Document describing advancement in factory built housing innovations.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Report describing testing and analysis on deep energy retrofits of existing single-family homes in the U.S.
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NREL,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Fact sheet outlining an innovative aerosol-based sealing technique for tightening building envelopes in new homes, involving pressurizing the structure and dispersing an aerosol sealant "fog" to autonomously identify and seal leaks, with real-time feedback through a standard blower door and laptop...
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AHAM
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Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
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ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at...
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ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Standard that defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in low-rise residential buildings. This version of the standard was published in the year 2019, and is available for...
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ASHRAE,
American National Standards Institute,
ANSI
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Standard that describes the minimum requirements for residential buildings to achieve acceptable indoor air quality via dwelling-unit ventilation, local mechanical exhaust, and source control. This version of the standard was published in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at...
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CEA
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Article from California Earthquake Authority on the benefits of retrofitting homes to withstand earthquake forces, with a focus on foundations, walls, and chimneys.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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Building Science Corporation
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Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
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Building Science Corporation
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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DOE
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A website providing information on the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America Solution Center, a source for innovations in residential building energy performance, energy efficiency, quality, affordability and comfort for more than 20 years.
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BPI
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A comprehensive list of professional certifications offered by the Building Performance Institute. The webpage includes links to overviews of the different certificates, certification scheme handbooks, and directions for taking certification exams and recertification.
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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Green Building Advisor
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Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.
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FEMA
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Short article from FEMA explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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City of Davis California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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DOE
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DOE Energy Saver webpage summarizing the use of whole-house fans for cooling.
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DOE
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Report describing the analytical study of renewable energy retrofits to homes built before 1980 and whether it is cost efficient or not.
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National Association of Home Builders,
NAHB
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Document describing the methodology and results from 2009 to 2019 of the National Association of Home Builders' Construction Cost survey, which collects information from builders on the various components that go into the sales price of a typical single-family home.
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DOE
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Website providing information on U.S. residential and commercial building codes including adoption status.
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DOE
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Website listing implementation timelines and links to various versions of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home national program requirements.
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DOE
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PDF file explaining the DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home National Requirements (Rev. 04).
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DOE
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Homepage for DOE's Zero Energy Ready Homes program.
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City of San Jose Planning Building and Code Enforcement
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Factsheet describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.
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American Red Cross
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Webpage providing earthquake safety tips including proactive home structure and utility action items.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A report describing six mechanical ventilation strategies that were evaluated for their ability to control indoor humidity levels over 14-day periods with simulated occupancy.
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EIA
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Federal statistics about national energy consumption in residential homes.
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Minnesota Power
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Minnesota Power's energy conservation program for community, home, and business conservation.
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California Energy Commission
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Research project addressing low-cost options that reduce monthly energy costs and improve the quality of life by enhancing comfort levels in low-income homes.
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EPA
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ENERGY STAR website providing information about programs, products and energy efficiency information.
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EPA
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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EPA
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Standard document containing the rater checklists and national program requirements for ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 7).
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EPA
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Web page providing national program requirements documents and checklists for the ENERGY STAR Multifamily New Construction Program.
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ENERGY STAR
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Website detailing the state by state requirements for new home ENERGY STAR compliant construction.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Colorado School of Mines
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Research study simulation adapting and applies the general framework described in Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes for self-testing residential building energy model calibration methods.