Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Discussion of building sheathing.
Organization(s)
TU Wien
Publication Date
Description
Paper describing case studies on urban vegetation and greenways and their impacts on city climate and building performance.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
Publication Date
Description
A report describing methods for constructing homes and treating soils to reduce the risk of termites in buildings.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Recovery advisory presenting key wind retrofit guidelines for buildings located in hurricane-prone regions. These retrofit guidelines are intended to help building owners and designers prevent or limit wind damage and water infiltration during high-wind events.
Organization(s)
USDHS
Publication Date
Description
Article describing suggested food supplies, sanitation, safety, and cooking for during and after an emergency.
Organization(s)
Federation of European Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations,
REHVA,
Oklahoma State University,
OSU,
Swedish Centre for Shallow Geothermal Energy
Publication Date
Description
A research paper discussing the use of foundation heat exchangers for ground source heat pump systems in European climates.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing recommendations for exceeding NFIP regulatory requirements for new construction and for repairs, remodeling, and additions, including building foundations, enclosures below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), use of nonstructural fill, use of space below the BFE, utilities...
Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Document describing issues of wind pressure resistance in walls with exterior rigid foam sheathing installed directly over framing members.
Organization(s)
Whole Building Design Guide
Publication Date
Description
Article providing fundamental information and recommendations for shading windows for energy savings.
Organization(s)
Town of Clarkdale
Publication Date
Description
Presentation on sustainable development including water conservation, passive solar, daylighting, natural ventilation, and land use.
Organization(s)
Washington University St. Louis
Publication Date
Description
Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Publication Date
Description
Question and Answer article in Energy Design Update describing the cost and savings benefits of electronically commutated motors (ECMs) for HVAC equipment.
Organization(s)
AWE
Publication Date
Description
Web page providing information about water use in pools and spas and tips for how to increase water efficiency.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report providing performance results of a home's heat pump water heater and whole-house dehumidifier over a six-month period.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
A guide for homeowners on determining the risks from tornadoes and hurricanes and selecting a safe room type and location, as well as providing detailed plans for safe room construction.
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Report presenting safe room designs and showing the homeowner and builder/contractor or local design professional how to construct a safe room for a home or small business.
Organization(s)
Rheem
Publication Date
Description
Information for properly sizing gas lines for use with tankless water heaters and other gas appliances.
Organization(s)
Center for the Built Environment,
CBE,
University of California Berkeley,
UC Berkeley
Publication Date
Description
Presentation on urban land use and sustainable building design.
Organization(s)
HIRL,
NAHB
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing best practices for flashing doors and windows to minimize air and water intrusion.
Technical Highlight - NREL Tests Integrated Heat Pump Water Heater Performance in Different Climates
Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Document about laboratory testing of five integrated heat pump water heaters (HPWH).
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Document about NREL's repository of residential building characteristics and historical energy use data, used to improve accuracy of residential energy analysis tools.
Organization(s)
EPA
Publication Date
Description
Resource manual for builders, designers, architects, plumbers, and others interested in the WaterSense Labeled Homes Program providing an overview of the program, explains how to meet the program requirements, gives descriptions of water-saving technologies, and provides links to further resources.
Organization(s)
BPI,
USGBC
Publication Date
Description
Standard covering minimum required health and safety diagnostics and specifications for BPI's Building Analyst Professional certification.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.
Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program,
NEHRP
Publication Date
Description
Report providing a selected compilation of seismic rehabilitation techniques and guidance on which techniques are commonly used to mitigate specific seismic deficiencies in various model building types.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
Organization(s)
HIRL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.
Organization(s)
HIRL
Publication Date
Description
This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
Organization(s)
Fox News
Publication Date
Description
A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
Organization(s)
CSIRO
Publication Date
Description
Image depicting damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.
Organization(s)
University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
Publication Date
Description
Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
Organization(s)
U.S. Forest Service,
USDA
Publication Date
Description
An introduction to the insect termites.
Organization(s)
ICF Builder
Publication Date
Description
Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
University of Minnesota,
UMN,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report using data from various sources to characterize the impact on human health and property damage from indoor environmental quality and other hazards.
Organization(s)
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
FSEC certification and testing page for solar systems.
Organization(s)
Florida Building Code
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roofing systems.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Efficiency Solutions
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
NEBB
Publication Date
Description
Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).
Organization(s)
FEMA
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet providing the wind resistant provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code.
Organization(s)
American Meteorological Society,
AMS
Publication Date
Description
Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
Publication Date
Description
Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
Organization(s)
Kentucky Department of Air Quality
Publication Date
Description
Presentation describing how to make a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for air cleaning.
Organization(s)
University of Hawaii College of Engineering
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Oregon State University,
Momentum Innovation Group,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
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...
Organization(s)
American Society of Home Inspectors,
ASHI
Publication Date
Description
Article outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
Organization(s)
Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
DOE
Publication Date
Description
A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet poster describing a series of fact sheets and checklists for homeowners to share with contractors to help achieve cost-effective, energy-efficient retrofits for dozens of common home renovation projects.