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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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A Bridge Too Far, BSI-005

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.

Concrete Floor Problems, BSI-003

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.

How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Hoak David,
Parker Danny S,
Hermelink Andreas H
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.