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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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Westford House, BSI-018

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

What is a Contract?

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Author(s)
State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
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Organization(s)
State of California
Description
Webpage outlining the definition of contracts and how they function

What's Wrong with My Home? The Simple Answer May Be...You

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Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Information sheet discussing the differences between homeowner energy consumption trends in highly efficient homes.

Why Choose CW and AW Fenestration Products

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Author(s)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance
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Organization(s)
FGIA
Description
Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.

Window Attachments Offer Added Savings

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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.

Zeroing In, BSI-081

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.