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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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Wall Bracing Examples

Publication Date
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Author(s)
City of Verona,
WI Building Department,
State of Wisconsin
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Organization(s)
City of Verona,
WI Building Department,
State of Wisconsin
Description
Document describing wall bracing techniques and suggestions for the city of Verona, WI building department.

Washington State Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ): Whole House Ventilation Systems Field Research Report

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Devine John,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing a field study of 31 homes to test envelope and duct leakage and fan flowrates, and to determine ventilation operation characteristics.

Westford House, BSI-018

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

What's Wrong with My Home? The Simple Answer May Be...You

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Information sheet discussing the differences between homeowner energy consumption trends in highly efficient homes.

Which Spray Foam is Right For You?

Publication Date
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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

Publication Date
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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.