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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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Alaska Residential Building Manual, 7th Edition

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Author(s)
Deer Charlie,
et al.
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Organization(s)
University of Alaska,
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Description
Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.

Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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Author(s)
Mallay David
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Organization(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Description
Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

Moving Ducts Inside: Big Builders, Scientists Find Common Ground

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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.

No Sweat, BSI-094

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.