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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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Attic or Roof? An Evaluation of Two Advanced Weatherization Packages, BA-1205

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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.

Concrete Homes

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Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Organization(s)
PCA
Description
Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Field Energy Performance of an Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Wall

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Author(s)
Maref Wahid,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC,
ResearchGate
Description
Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Measure Guideline: Air Sealing Attics in Multifamily Buildings

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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.

The Insulating Concrete Forms Magazine

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Author(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
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Organization(s)
ICF Builder Magazine
Description
Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.