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Web article showing examples of various architectural methods for shading windows.

Article describing how to stop air leaks around the windows and doors of a home.

A website by the U.S. DOE highlighting the potential energy savings from upgrading energy inefficient windows with low-emissivity.

DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using exterior fabric shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain, reduce glare, and improve comfort.

Article summarizing for potential homeowners items to check or demand from the builder in designing a home for a cold climate.

Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.

Document describing a process to help builders, homeowners, and designers select energy-efficient windows for new and existing residential construction in all U.S. climate zones.

Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.

Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.

Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.

Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.

Report summarizing current research, summarizes issues that have been experienced with current best practices, and recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved for water managing sheathings.

Introductory guide to air sealing the envelope of a home to reduce wasted energy and save on energy costs.

The Window Selection Tool will take you through a series of design conditions pertaining to your design and location.

ENERGY STAR website to find the best windows by selecting your state and county (or zip code in California) to find your climate zone and learn more about picking the best product for your area.

Report describing the design and construction of a highly energy efficient community of ten duplexes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.