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U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
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An introduction to the insect termites.
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ICF Builder
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Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.
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FSEC
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FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.
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Florida Building Code
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Fact sheet describing the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roofing systems.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental design and results of testing the energy performance of Hunter Douglas double-cell cellular shades under various control schemes in the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Lab Homes.
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NEBB
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Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing the wind resistant provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code.
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American Meteorological Society,
AMS
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Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.
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Kentucky Department of Air Quality
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Presentation describing how to make a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for air cleaning.
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University of Hawaii College of Engineering
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Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing use of the Energy in Modular (EMOD) method to design, produce, and deliver affordable, net-zero energy, low-carbon, and healthier buildings through industrialized (factory) construction of modular buildings; modeling of whole buildings and subassemblies of components, pods, panels...
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American Society of Home Inspectors,
ASHI
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Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
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Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
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Article from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland analyzing why and how urban flooding happens and what can be done to mitigate damage.
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DOE
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A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE,
Cadeo Group LLC,
Ecotope Inc.
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Conference paper summarizing the relative performance of currently available Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) models, the energy implications of different installation locations (garage, basement, or conditioned space) and ducting configurations (exhaust ducting, full ducting, or no ducting), as well...
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Energy Journal
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Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.
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University of Colorado-Boulder
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Article describing a field study that test ventilation performance in nine homes and found current ventilation was inadequate to remove PM2.5 and CO2 levels; however, a directly exhausting range hood can reduce peak PM2.5 concentrations by 75% or more.
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Virginia Tech,
USDA Forest Service
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Document describing the impacts of tree cover on property values.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing building codes, seismic codes, and code enforcement.
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Minera Roof Trusses & Joints
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Report illustrating CAD drawings and modeling of bracing layouts for a gable roof truss.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics
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Report descrbing an early study pointing to the significant improvement, >50%, of a hip roof in reducing peak wind-induced pressures.
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ICF Builder Magazine
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Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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A field guide with residential construction best practices.
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NADCA
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Standard providing industry-backed information for assessing new and existing HVAC systems, evaluating and verifying the cleanliness of HVAC system components, preventing job related hazards and guiding the cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems to a specific level of cleanliness.
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NRCA
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Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the perfect wall and and in what order to control rain, air, vapor, and heat.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
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Bay Area Retrofit
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A book describing seismic retrofits to help contractors and engineers understand how to properly retrofit a home in a cost-effective manner.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.
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National Park Service
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Report describing seismic retrofit of historical buildings.
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service,
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
NIST
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Paper describing the effects of shade trees and their location on residential summertime electricity usage.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
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EPA
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Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.
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EPA
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Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist.
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Standard 55 specifies conditions for acceptable thermal environments and is intended for use in design, operation, and commissioning of buildings and other occupied spaces; is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2021, and is available for preview and purchase at the...
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Australian Government
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Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Report sumarizing a workshop to initiate a professional discussion about eventual benefits of the application of massive technologies in US buildings.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Technical research paper explaining how thermal mass influences heating and cooling energy needs.
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Australian Council of Building Design Professions Ltd,
BDP
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Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.
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National Council of Structural Engineers Association,
NCSEA
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Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Report proposing a procedure for estimating the whole opaque wall R-value (whole-wall R-value), independent of system type and construction materials.
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University of Brighton
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Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.
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Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry,
IAEI
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Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
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DOE
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Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how an affordable multifamily building achieved energy savings for the same cost as code-minimum construction.
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IBHS,
FEMA
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Factsheet providing design guidance for engineers describing how to characterize snow drifts on roofs in three dimensions rather than two, as anticipated in the 2022 edition of the standards, ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet outlining best design and construction practices for tile roofing in high wind areas; also published in FEMA P-499 “Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction: Technical Fact Sheet Series.”
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City of Fresno
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Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.