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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report presenting results from whole-house monitoring efforts in hope that they may be useful for others moving towards zero energy homes.
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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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Description
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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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study investigating the thermal efficiency of fasteners, namely drywall screws and siding nails, in high-performance wood-framed walls.
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Australian Government
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Technical research paper explaining how thermal mass influences heating and cooling energy needs.
Organization(s)
Australian Council of Building Design Professions Ltd,
BDP
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Guide from Energy Star on smart thermostats and offering some guidance for choosing one.
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
NYSERDA
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Description
This report describes the results of a multiyear research project that investigated the energy savings attributable to thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) installed on one-pipe steam distribution systems.
Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
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Description
Report on a project conducted to better understand the current usage of thermostatic radiator valves by key market players in steam and hot water heating and to conduct limited experiments on the effectiveness of new and old thermostatic radiator valves as a means of controlling space temperatures...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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Description
Fact sheet poster describing the energy efficiency and comfort benefits of thin triple-pane windows as compared to standard triple-pane and double-pane windows.
Organization(s)
Purdue University
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Description
Article from Purdue University on the potential for white paint technology to lower air conditioning usage requirements.
Organization(s)
IBHS,
FEMA
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Description
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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Description
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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Description
Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.
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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Description
Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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American Lung Association
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Description
Blog article summarizing the effects of extreme heat on air quality and lung health.
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Cal Fire
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Description
Webpage with data on the 20 largest wildfires in California that occurred between the year 1932 and present day.
Organization(s)
Family Handyman
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Description
Brochure describing HVAC filter options for efficiency and IAQ.
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FEMA
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Report presenting information that aids qualified architects and engineers in the identification of the best available refuge areas in existing buildings for sheltering in place during a tornado.
Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Paper describing testing for the first of a series of six near net-zero-energy test houses, using the results to work towards the construction of a true net-zero-energy house.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Town of Marana AZ
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Description
Website regarding the town of Marana's services and departments.
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NWCG
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Description
Online course describing the behavior of wildfires for firefighters.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
Organization(s)
USDA
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Description
Training course describing how to incorporate trees into an energy-conserving landscape.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Technical conference paper discussing real world experience with Trombe walls.
Organization(s)
City of Portland,
State of Oregon
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Description
Guide addressing troubleshooting and frequently asked questions about water pressure.
Organization(s)
J. Neymark & Associates,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study describing research underway to better understand building thermal energy modeling tools.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
Organization(s)
DOE
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Description
Website with consumer information about various types of lighting.
Organization(s)
Home Inspector Potomac
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Description
Article describing water leak detection and modes of testing (video camera inspection, hydrostatic pressure, electronic listening, isolation, and digital testing).
Organization(s)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
NOAA
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Description
Website providing guidance for people to find and use tools, information, and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.
Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
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Description
Report documenting the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zones 5 and 6 in the Upper Midwest achieve ZERH certification.
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National Fire Protection Association,
NFPA
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Description
A report examining the presence, reliability, effectiveness, and impact of sprinkler systems in structure fires.
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USGS
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Description
Webpage for the United States Geological Survey for the Department of the Interior.
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Case study about affordable housing in a mixed, humid climate.
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EPA
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Description
Report describing actions home and business owners can take to deal with underground storage tanks that are displaced by flood waters and preventative steps they can take to reduce the likelihood of tank displacement in the future.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet providing definitions, applications, and techniques for applying air barriers.