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Natural Resources Canada
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Organization(s)
Natural Resources Canada
Description
Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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Author(s)
Modera Mark,
Harrington Curtis
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Organization(s)
Western Cooling Efficiency Center - UC Davis,
Building Industry Research Alliance,
BIRA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research study to help development of an application protocol for aerosol sealing of building shells that will eventually be demonstrated on buildings in retrofit and new construction.
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U.S Green Building Council
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USGBC
Description
Website explaining the LEED v4.1 program and providing a portal for those who want to investigate or start a LEED project.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Bergey Daniel,
Osser Rosie
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
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National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
Webpage published by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) that lists more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave,
Allison Katherine,
Prahl Duncan
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Stecher Dave,
Allison Katherine
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Burdick Arlan,
Rapport Ari,
Poerschke Andrew
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes,
WCHH,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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).
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Author(s)
Francisco Paul W.,
Rose William B,
Merrin Zachary
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
Indoor Climate Research and Training,
Illinois Sustainable Technology Center,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Gates Cathy,
Pettit Betsy
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Ply Gem Siding Group
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Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
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Author(s)
Maxwell Sean,
Otis Casey
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Guideline describing the importance of the different types of multifamily building attics and their unique challenges, and outlines strategies and materials used in air-sealing them.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Document covering two fundamental retrofit strategies for air sealing around air handling systems that are located within the living space in an enclosed closet.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
Description
Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Stephenson R,
Roberts David
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document providing renovators and retrofit contractors an overview of considerations when including wall air sealing and insulation in an energy retrofit project.
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Author(s)
Chasar Dave,
vonSchramm Valerie
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report summarizing a case study about the performance of three occupied homes built in 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Author(s)
Polly Benjamin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report describing an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eight U.S. cities.
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Minnesota Power
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Minnesota Power
Description
Website describing Minnesota Power’s New Construction Energy Efficiency program that promotes building practices and technologies that enhance new residential construction.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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FEMA mitigation assessment team report following Hurricane Ivan in Florida and Alabama including observations, recommendations, and technical guidance.
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Author(s)
LePage Robert,
Schumacher Christopher,
Lukachko Alex
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Author(s)
Arena Lois,
Mantha Pallavi
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing evaluation of several configurations of wall assemblies to determine the accuracy of moisture modeling and make recommendations to ensure durable, efficient assemblies.
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Author(s)
Lubliner Michael,
et al.
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Organization(s)
WSU Extension Energy Program,
Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development
Description
Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
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Steven Winter Associates
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SWA
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Report providing guidance to air-sealing multifamily homes.
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about a test home project evaluating strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high performance new construction homes.
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American Lung Association
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American Lung Association
Description
Webpage outlining important considerations when remodeling, including for maintaining healthy air and keeping radon, dirt, and moisture out.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
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An interactive website providing facts on new, single-family homes constructed in 2019.
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Author(s)
Gordon Andrew,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report demonstrating cost-effective energy savings targets as well as improved comfort and indoor environmental quality associated with deep energy retrofits by a large public housing authority as part of a larger rehabilitation effort.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Hermelink Andreas H,
Sherwin John S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report describing the experimentally evaluated potential of a novel residential night cooling concept.
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Author(s)
Burkett Lena,
Rapport Ari
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
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.
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Author(s)
Moore Mike
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Newport Partners
Description
Report studying the specification, implementation, and energy savings from an EER in a group home, with an energy savings goal of 30%.
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Federal Alliance For Safe Homes
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Organization(s)
FLASH
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Report providing quick reference guide information to help a family prepare for hurricane season, including seven steps to a wind resistant home, a wind inspection checklist, and how to find a contractor.
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Author(s)
Withers Charles R,
Cummings James B
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report presenting the results of a study evaluating retrofit solutions for addressing the effects of wind washing on homes.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Author(s)
Osser Rosie,
Kerrigan Philip
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Porse Erik,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.
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Author(s)
Colon Carlos J,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Paper examining the monitored performance of four newly constructed near zero energy homes in Florida.
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Author(s)
Sutherland Karen,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report describing research on how to reduce energy used by residential homes by applying shallow and deep retrofits to an existing home.
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Author(s)
Sutherland Karen,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC
Description
Report describing single retrofit measures applied to shallow retrofitted homes that could be used to refine the deep retrofit package.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Hoak David,
Cummings Jamie E
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Hoak David,
Cummings Jamie E
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.
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Author(s)
VonThoma Ed,
Ojczyk Cindy
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Research study identifying best practices of three successful high performance, custom home builders in the upper Midwest.
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Author(s)
Faakye Omari,
Arena Lois,
Griffiths Dianne
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study exploring a test method measuring air leakage between units through common surfaces and air infiltration across exterior, noncommon surfaces of the enclosure.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Database describing FEMA preparedness webinars including natural hazard preparedness.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
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Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.