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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet outlining the criteria for ENERGY STAR qualified, windows, doors, and skylights.
Author(s)
IBHS DisasterSafety
Organization(s)
IBHS
Publication Date
Description
Guidelines from IBHS on modifications to homes to prepare for a wildfire if evacuation orders are anticipated for the area.
Author(s)
U.S. Fire Administration
Organization(s)
USFA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage from USFA compiling resources from across the U.S. on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) information.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Organization(s)
USDA
Publication Date
Description
Webpage from USDA and U.S. Forest Service with a map of potential wildfire risk across the U.S.
Author(s)
Canada Government of Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change
Organization(s)
GNWT ECC
Publication Date
Description
Website describing how wildfires spread and how fuels, weather, and topography influence fires.
Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Organization(s)
IBHS
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing ways builders and communities an reduce wildfire risk.
Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
Organization(s)
IBHS
Publication Date
Description
A webpage providing guidance on increasing the wildfire resistance of a home.
Author(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA Forest Service
Organization(s)
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Publication Date
Description
A website created by the U.S. Forest Service, containing interactive maps, charts and resources to help communities explore their risk to wildfires.
Author(s)
Disaster Center,
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Organization(s)
IBHS,
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Guide describing "wind safe” room as a reinforced area of a home designed to withstand severe windstorms.
Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Publication Date
Description
Tax credit for ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors and skylights.
Author(s)
American Red Cross
Organization(s)
Red Cross
Publication Date
Description
Webpage from American Red Cross describing how to stay safe and prepare homes for severe winter weather such as blizzards.
Author(s)
Simpson Strong Tie
Organization(s)
Simpson Strong Tie
Publication Date
Description
Catalog detailing the metal connector products manufactured by Simpson Strong-Tie and their applications and strengths.