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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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Which Spray Foam is Right For You?

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Author(s)
Zoeller William
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Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation - A South Chicago Case Study

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report summarizing results from a case study about whole-house mechanical ventilation systems in Chicago.

Why Right-Size? Science Versus Practicality

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Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Document about proper HVAC system sizing.

Wisdom Way Solar Village

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing sustainable community development of near zero energy homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.