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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Brick Masonry Rain Screen Walls

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Author(s)
Brick Industry Association
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Organization(s)
BIA
Description
Document focusing on the design and wall components that contribute to a pressure equalized rain screen wall, including the frequency of the weep holes and other brick masonry rain screen wall requirements.

Cooling Your Home Naturally

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Author(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
NREL,
DOE
Description
Short report providing tips on how to reduce heat gain and passively cool a home.

Peak Power and Cooling Energy Savings of Shade Trees

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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Paper describing a study on savings in peak power and cooling energy for homes with shade trees.

Radon Mitigation Standards

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Standard providing information on contractors who offer radon control services to homeowners.

Window Condensation in Historic Buildings that Have Been Adapted for New Uses

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Author(s)
Brown William C
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Organization(s)
National Research Council Canada,
NRC
Description
Research study describing an evaluation of selected windows undertaken by IRC researchers at Ottawa’s Laurier House (now being used as a museum) to determine their effectiveness in controlling condensation.