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International Code Council
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ICC
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2009 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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Building code for the state of Florida.
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Author(s)
International Code Council
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Organization(s)
ICC
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2012 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for plumbing facilities, including fixtures, water heaters, water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, etc.
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U.S. Geological Survey,
Earthquake Hazards Program
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USGS,
U.S. Department of the Interior,
USDI
Description
A colored map showing seismic zones across the United States, ranging from lowest to highest seismic hazards.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Report assessing and scoring code enforcement and administration and contractor licensing in the 18 states most vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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IAPMO
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Code set from IAPMO explaining plumbing standards. 2018 publication.
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Author(s)
Baechler Michael C,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing builders in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard providing guidance on how to select, size, and locate the supply air diffusers, grilles and registers, and the return grilles.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.
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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.
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Author(s)
Bruton Jack,
Baczek Steven
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.
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Author(s)
Laband David N,
Sophocleus John P
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Organization(s)
International Society of Arboriculture
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Paper describing an experiment to quantify shade tree impacts on cooling-related electricity consumption, finding that there may be sizable benefits in hot regions.
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Author(s)
Chandra Subrato,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
Description
Report summarizing systems research activities for new housing in hot-humid climates, including NightCool, interior duct systems in manufactured housing, ventilation and dehumidification, plug load reduction and solar and conventional hot water.
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Author(s)
Fuess Chris,
Gordon Andrew,
Lubliner Michael
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report about a building project in the marine climate.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.
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Author(s)
Stratton Petter A
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Organization(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Document highlighting federal accessibility laws which may apply to a housing development, and common mistakes made in the field which, if avoided, will help to ensure compliance.
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American National Standards Institute
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Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Standard establishing the minimum whole-building energy performance requirements for energy efficient residential buildings.
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Author(s)
Mallay David,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Description
This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels which applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Author(s)
Yost Peter
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Description
Article describing the building science implications of insulating vented or unvented attics.
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Author(s)
Yost Peter
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing the research into insulating vented versus unvented attics.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.
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Author(s)
Acker Larry,
Klein Gary
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Taco Comfort
Description
Article describing how demand plumbing systems send cold water back to the water heater until hot water arrives at the sink, shower or other fixture where it is needed.
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Hammer & Hand
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Organization(s)
Hammer & Hand
Description
This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Brochure about air sealing windows.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Brochure explaining the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Fact sheet describing air-sealing at rim joists.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
BSC,
DOE
Description
Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet about insulating slabs.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet about soil gas control strategies for foundations.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
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Author(s)
Lukachko Alex
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Case study describing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems in new construction.
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Author(s)
Quarles Stephen L,
Pohl Kelly
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Organization(s)
Community Planning Assistance for Wildfire,
CPAW,
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety,
IBHS,
Headwaters Economics
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Report examining the cost differences between a typical home and a home constructed using wildfire-resistant materials and design features.
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Author(s)
Hendron Robert,
Engebrecht Cheryn
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document describing the Building America research benchmark for the residential building program.
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
You can save energy and maintain a comfortable swimming pool temperature by using a smaller, higher efficiency pump and by operating it less.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
Cummings Jamie E
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Two hourly energy simulation software, BEopt and Energy Gauge USA, were compared to ensure accuracy and evaluate agreement on the impact of various energy efficiency improvements.
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Author(s)
Mott-Smith John
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Organization(s)
City of Davis,
State of California
Description
Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.