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ENERGY STAR
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ENRGY STAR webpage discussing the basics of certified ceiling fans.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
Website that describes two ceiling fan types and their respective ENERGY STAR eligible product types.
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Southface Energy Institute,
ORNL
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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BSC
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Report about ventilation system design, including central fan integrated supply (CFIS) system, made up of a 6-inch outdoor air intake duct connected to the return side of the air handler with a fan cycling control to make sure the fan runs a programmed minimum amount of time.
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HVI
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Website providing an online directory of more than 3,600 residential ventilation products lisiting flowrates, sones, watts, and other performance metrics; all listed products have been tested by the Home Ventilating Institute.
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ENERGY STAR
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A website describing a list of common vocabulary used when describing light bulbs.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
Case study about the grid integration of electrical vehicle supply equipment.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report summarizing the key opportunities, gaps, and barriers identified by the national laboratory white papers discussing long-term 50% energy reduction goals.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Description
This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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Building a Safer Florida Inc.
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Fact sheet describing changes made to the 2010 Florida Building Code with regards to wind design loads and requirements.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Report recording the results of a field study conducted in a single historic home in Seattle, Washington, to document the performance of Indow Windows' interior storm window inserts.
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American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.
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EPA
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Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. This website explains the implications of such chemicals.
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SFGate
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News article from SFGate explaining and giving figures on how chimney failure is the most common type of damage to homes during an earthquake.
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ENERGY STAR
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Description
A simple three-step guide for homeowners who are looking to replace existing light bulbs with more energy-efficient, higher-performing bulbs.
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University of Massachusetts
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Information sheet discussing how OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. OSB will define the future of the structural sheathing market. - See more at: http://bct.eco.umass.edu/publications/by-title/choosing-between-oriented-strandboard-and-plywood/#sthash.RilEtDpl.dpuf
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Journal of Light Construction
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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American Boiler Manufacturers Association
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Description
Part 2 of an article discussing how to maximize two-pipe steam systems for resident space heating.
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EPA
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A list of EPA-certified wood-burning appliances for home heating for a range of budgets.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
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Description
Installation manual for installing metal panel siding.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
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Description
Manual showing duct cleaning contractors how to identify the different types of insulated air ducts, how to open each type for access by cleaning equipment and personnel, how to close and seal openings after cleaning.
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EPA
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A website explaining how to quickly clean up a broken compact fluorescent lightbulb.
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CDC
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Report describing extreme heat events, how an extreme heat event threatens public health, and how to prepare for and respond to such an event.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Website providing data indicating climate change.
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Regents of the University of California,
Society of Building Science Educators
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Climate Consultant is a software tool for helping architects, builders, contractor, homeowners, and students to understand their local climate.
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Passive House Institute US
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Report on improving passive design adoption rates.
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Advanced Energy
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Report aimed to quantify the impact of closed crawlspaces in new homes, and investigate modeling software to ensure accuracy of energy consumption predictions in these homes.
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Advanced Energy
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Guide about designing and installing closed crawlspaces in the Southeast.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how closed crawlspaces can do "double duty" by controlling moisture and providing energy savings.
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FEMA
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FEMA document defining key coastal and flood hazard terms.
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IBHS
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Article summarizing the IBHS stance on building practices that can mitigate the impact of high winds and storm surge on structures.
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NFPA
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Website providing a link for purchasing NFPA 914, Code for the Protection of Historic Structures.
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DOE
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IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.
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ICC
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Description
Fact sheet describing what builders need to know about designing a structure for flood loads.
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ENERGY STAR
Description
A website explaining the various shades of light, from warm to cool colors, with a visual diagram illustrating the various shades of light.
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NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota
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Description
Report describing combined space- and water-heating (combi) systems using a high-efficiency direct-vent burner.
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Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR,
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report on a simplified test procedure for combustion safety that is easier to implement and should produce fewer false positives than the previous procedure.
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BSC
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Brochure explaining the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.
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BSC
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Brochure providing information about flashing.
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The Building Consultant
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An article illustrating common errors found in fiber cement siding installations. Many of these errors and poor flashing examples apply to siding materials beyond fiber cement siding.
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FEMA
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Document describing commonly used terms in the context of levees and what they mean.
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BSC
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Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
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IBACOS
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Report outlining the steps developers can take to create high-performance standards on a community-wide scale.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Research report providing a comparison of the most common residential water heating technologies to determine energy-efficient and cost-effective water heating technologies are when subjected to a variety of typical operating conditions.
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FEMA
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Documents describing the similarities and differences between the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) minimum requirements and the requirements of the International Codes® (I-Codes®) and ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, a standard referenced by the I-Codes., and illustrating...
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements.
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Green Building Advisor
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Document containing a 3D drawing (CAD) of advanced framing details.
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Tile Roofing Institute
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Description
Manual assisting architects, engineers, owners and roofing contractors for designing, specifying and installing roof tiles in areas of snow and ice.
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Tile Roofing Institute
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Installation manual describing proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.