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Heat-Pump Clothes Dryers

2015

Rice Joseph

Green Building Advisor,

GBA

Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.

High Performance Walls in Hot-Dry Climates

2015

Hoeschele Marc,

et al.

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

High-Performance Slab-on-Grade Foundation Insulation Retrofits

2015

Goldberg Louise F,

Mosiman Garrett

NorthernSTAR,

NSTAR,

University of Minnesota,

UMN

Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.

Home Builder's Guide to Construction in Wildfire Zones - Technical Fact Sheet Series, FEMA P-737

2008

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report providing a collection of fact sheets describing guidance for constructing homes in wildfire zones.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Asbestos Cleanup After Disasters

2015

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

et al.

FEMA,

EPA,

HUD,

NIH,

CDC

Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters

2015

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,

et al.

CDC,

EPA,

FEMA,

HUD,

NIH

Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Reducing Lead Hazards After Disasters

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

et al.

EPA,

FEMA,

HUD,

NIH

Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.

Homeowner's and Renter's Guide to Reducing Radon After Disasters

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

Federal Emergency Management Agency,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

EPA,

FEMA,

HUD

Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.

How Energy Efficient are Modern Dishwashers?

2008

Hoak David,

Parker Danny S,

Hermelink Andreas H

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report about measurements of three recent vintage dishwashers of very different efficiencies showing that while they are substantially more efficient than older dishwashers.

How to Find Indoor airPLUS Compliant Low Emission Products

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.

Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits for Existing Site-Built Single Family Residential Structures, Florida Statutes Section 553.844

2008

Florida Building Code

FBC

Article presenting the 2008 update on the 2006 details on when required hurricane mitigation retrofits are required and the cost cap on required hurricane mitigation retrofits.

HVI Airflow Test Procedure

2015

Home Ventilating Institute

HVI

Publication specifying HVI’s prescriptive procedures for testing and rating airflow of residential ventilation products in accordance with ANSI consensus standards.

IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction

2008

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association

SMACNA

Book providing project management guidance in maintaining satisfactory indoor air quality (IAQ) of occupied buildings undergoing renovation or construction.

Implementing a Zero Energy Ready Home Multifamily Project

2015

Springer David,

German Alea

Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,

ARBI,

Davis Energy Group

Report on on lessons learned from building one multifamily home to the Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements.

Improving Comfort, Saving Energy with Large Circulator Fans

2008

Aynsley Richard

Big Ass Fans,

HPAC Engineering

Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.

Improving Drainage and Drying Features in Certain Conditions: Rain Screen Design for Absorptive Cladding

2008

National Association of Home Builders

NAHB

Guide detailing best practices on how to build wall assemblies with absorptive claddings such as brick, stone that drain and dry well.

Improving Gas Furnace Performance: A Field and Laboratory Study at End of Life

2015

Brand Larry,

Baker Julie D,

Yee Shannon

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR

Report examining the impacts that common installation practices and age- induced equipment degradation may have on the installed performance of natural gas furnaces, as measured by steady-state efficiency and AFUE.

Indoor Air Quality in 24 California Residences Designed as High-Performance Homes

2015

Less Brennan,

et al.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

This research study used pollutant measurements, home inspections, diagnostic testing and occupant surveys to assess IAQ in 24 new or deeply retrofitted homes designed to be high performance green buildings in California.

Indoor AirPlus Construction Specifications, Version 1 (Rev. 04)

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

Document outlining specifications that were developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize new homes equipped with a comprehensive set of indoor air quality (IAQ) features.

Installing A Tubular Skylight: Step 2 - Proper Flashing Ensures A Long Life For The Skylight And The Roof

2008

Guertin Mike

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Article describing the second step of a three-step process for the installation a tubular skylight, using peel-and-stick flashing tape instead of roof cement, and integrating the roof underlayment with the flashing.

Introducing the Market to High-performance Building on Hilton Head Island, RR-0703

2008

Rudd Armin,

Feldman H

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report about promoting energy efficiency for Hilton Head Island.

Investigating Solutions to Wind Washing Issues in 2-Story Florida Homes: Phase 2

2015

Withers Charles R

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Investigation of the Effectiveness and Failure Rates of Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Systems in Florida

2015

Withers Charles R,

Sonne Jeffrey K,

Vieira Robin K

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report describing the results of a 21-home field study investigating the effectiveness and failure rates of whole-house mechanical ventilation systems installed in Florida homes over the last 15 years.

Keeping Warm during Winter Power Outages

2008

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences & Family and Consumer Sciences

University of Georgia

Webpage describing how to conserve heat or find alternative heat sources during a power outage to keep one room warm.

Laboratory Evaluation of Air Flow Measurement Methods for Residential HVAC Returns

2015

Stratton Chris J,

Walker Iain S

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL

Report on performance of current diagnostics as well as a draft test method for use in future air flow evaluations.

Lead: Worker and Employer Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

EPA,

HUD,

NIH,

OSHA

Guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on worker and employer interactions with lead contaminants.

Long-Term Monitoring of Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pumps in the Northeast

2015

Ueno Kohta,

Loomis Honorata

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report on the long-term performance of mini-split heat pumps.

Low-Cost Radon Reduction Pilot Study

2015

Francisco Paul W.,

Rose William B,

Merrin Zachary

Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,

PARR,

Indoor Climate Research and Training,

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report on the impact of air sealing between the foundation and the living space on radon transport reduction across the foundation and living space floor assembly at fifteen home.

Marine Climate

2015

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

PNNL,

DOE

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

2015

Ply Gem Siding Group

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit (DEER) for Zero Energy House (ZERH) Flat Roofs

2015

Loomis Honorata,

Pettit Betsy

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.

Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Double-Stud Walls

2015

Loomis Honorata,

Pettit Betsy

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.

Measure Guideline: Deep Energy Enclosure Retrofit for Interior Insulation of Masonry Walls

2015

Musunuru Sravanthi,

Pettit Betsy

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report describing a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior.

Measure Guideline: Incorporating Thick Layers of Exterior Rigid Insulation on Walls

2015

Baker Peter,

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report describing wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inch and require a secondary cladding attachment location exterior to the insulation.

Measure Guideline: Three High Performance Mineral Fiber Insulation Board Retrofit Solutions

2015

Neuhauser Ken

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report describing the use of mineral fiber insulating sheathing in a high performance enclosure retrofit package.

Mold: Worker and Employer Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

EPA,

HUD,

NIH,

OSHA

Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA on how to deal with mold in homes following natural disasters.

Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast, BA-1501

2015

Ueno Kohta

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.

Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels, UL 2703

2015

Underwriters Laboratories LLC

Standard covering overs mounting systems, including mounting devices, clamping devices and ground lugs for use with photovoltaic modules and panels and contains requirements for ground-mounted and roof systems as part of a nonstructural building component.

Moving Ducts Inside: Big Builders, Scientists Find Common Ground

2008

Lubliner Michael,

et al.

WSU Extension Energy Program,

Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development

Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.

Multi-Year Advanced Residential Building Systems Research - Revisions to Quality Management Products

2008

Home Innovation Research Labs

HIRL

Report discussing development of scopes of work and quality management for builders in mixed-humid climates.

National HVAC Design Report 1

2015

ENERGY STAR,

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

This report is designed to meet ASHRAE 62.2-2010/2013 and ANSI/ACCA’s 5 QI-2015 protocol, thereby improving the performance of HVAC equipment in new homes when compared to homes built to minimum code.

NFPA 720: Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment

2015

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA

Standard containing requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and warning equipment intended to protect lives by warning occupants of the presence of CO in sufficient time to allow occupants to escape or take other appropriate action.

NightCool: A Nocturnal Radiation Cooling Concept

2008

Parker Danny S,

Hermelink Andreas H,

Sherwin John S

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.

Opening and Compartmentalization Effects of Internal Pressure in Low-Rise Buildings with Gable and Hip Roofs

2015

Tecle Amanuel S,

Bitsuamlak Girma T,

Chowdhury Arindam Gan

Journal of Architectural Engineering,

American Society of Civil Engineers,

ASCE

Study examining how design features, such as building envelope openings and compartmentalization, affect the wind pressure in typical low-rise buildings with gable and hip roofs.

Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures - Below Elevated Buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program Technical, Bulletin 1

2008

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA

Report providing guidance on protecting foundation walls and enclosures from flood damage.

Pilot Evaluation of Energy Savings from Residential Energy Demand Feedback Devices

2008

Parker Danny S,

Hoak David,

Cummings Jamie E

Florida Solar Energy Center,

FSEC

Report briefly reviewing past research on the effects of occupant behavior on residential energy use and then covering a two year pilot evaluation of a low cost residential energy feedback system installed in twenty case study homes in Florida.

Protect Your Family from Asbestos - Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

EPA

This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.

Quality Assurance Roadmap for High Performance Residential Buildings, GM-0801

2008

Lstiburek Joseph W,

Pettit Betsy,

Eng P

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL

Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.

Radiant Barriers

2015

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE

U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.

Radon: Worker and Employer Guide to Hazards and Recommended Controls

2015

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,

et al.

EPA,

HUD,

NIH,

OSHA

Worker guidance from EPA, HUD, NIH, and OSHA for radon issues following a natural disaster.

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