Library

Report providing information based on research and case studies, to remodelers and consumers about opportunities to increase home energy performance.

Document describing issues of wind pressure resistance in walls with exterior rigid foam sheathing installed directly over framing members.

Report outlining a case study about a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.

Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.

Paper describing the effects of shade trees and their location on residential summertime electricity usage.

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.

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.

Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.

Technical conference paper discussing real world experience with Trombe walls.

Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.

Article describing how adhesives can be used to make homes in high-wind locations stronger and how adhesives could be too effective resulting in overloading foundation anchors under earthquake loads.

Report about a project with successful integration of numerous energy-conservation and renewable-energy features into a beautiful, comfortable, and very energy-efficient off-grid home.

A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.

Information sheet about proper ventilation and air sealing.

Document describing wall bracing techniques and suggestions for the city of Verona, WI building department.

An article written by Don Jackson of The Journal of Light Construction on how to detail brick veneer siding wall.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Information sheet discussing the differences between homeowner energy consumption trends in highly efficient homes.

Document describing different spray foam materials including some pros and cons and technical specifications.

Technical fact sheet describing proper operation, sizing, and installation of whole-house fans.

Report summarizing results from a case study about whole-house mechanical ventilation systems in Chicago.

Document about proper HVAC system sizing.

Article describing sustainable community development of near zero energy homes in Greenfield, Massachusetts.