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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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Affordable Solid Panel "Perfect Wall" System

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Author(s)
Schirber Tom,
et al.
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Organization(s)
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
NothernSTAR
Description
Technical report describing the SPS (Structural Panel System), an innovative implementation of the "perfect wall" concept, situating environmental control layers on the exterior side of structural components for improved constructability, cost-effectiveness, and performance, validated through the...

ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380: Standard for Testing Airtightness of Building, Dwelling Unit, and Sleeping Unit Enclosures; Airtightness of Heating and Cooling Air Distribution Systems; and Airflow of Mechanical Ventilation Systems

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Author(s)
American National Standards Institute,
Residential Energy Services Network,
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ANSI,
RESNET,
ICC
Description
This ANSI/RESNET/ICC standard provides a consistent, uniform methodology for evaluating the airtightness of building, dwelling unit, and sleeping unit enclosures and heating and cooling air distribution systems, and the air flows of mechanical ventilation systems.

Directory of WaterSense Labeled Products

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website providing lists of WaterSense-qualified products for home plumbing and irrigation equipment that meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

Heat Pump Water Heaters in Small Spaces Lab Testing: “The Amazing Shrinking Room”

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Author(s)
Larson Sam,
Larson Ben
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Organization(s)
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,
NEEA,
Cascade Engineering Services,
Larson Energy Research
Description
Report describing a laboratory assessment that provides insights into space requirements and venting strategies for heat pump water heaters (HPWH) to enhance retrofit installations and provide actionable guidance for manufacturers, designers, engineers, installers, and owners.

WaterSense Homes Specification Web Page

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Web page providing links or specifications for homes to be labeled through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program.

WaterSense Labeled Homes: Introductory Guide

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Brochure providing information for homeowners, builders, verifiers, and facilities including an overview of program criteria, the certification process, and EPA-approved home certification organizations for water-efficient homes under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense...

WaterSense Labeled Homes: The Basics

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
WaterSense
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Organization(s)
EPA,
WaterSense
Description
Website providing a description of the WaterSense labeled homes program and a checklist of mandatory requirements for homes to be labeled under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) WaterSense program, Version 2.0.