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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)
Todd Jason
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Dobson Matt
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior insulation.
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Hales David
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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.
Author(s)
Coble Brian
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
Author(s)
Springer David
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Home Energy Magazine
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Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
Author(s)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
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Home Energy Magazine,
Taco Comfort
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Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
Author(s)
Calwell Chris,
Horowitz Noah
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Massachusetts Department of Energy,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Home Energy Magazine,
State of Massachusetts
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Article describing customer tip sheet and how ceiling fans are one of the most popular and generally well regarded of all home energy efficiency features.
Author(s)
Moriarta Courtney
Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
National Property Inspections,
NPI
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Description
Journal article describing energy and cost savings potential from air sealing multifamily town homes.
Author(s)
Gifford Henry
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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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Hoeschele Marc
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the factors that can lead to inefficient hot water distribution systems in homes.
Author(s)
Dastur Cyrus,
Davis Bruce
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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.
Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.