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Steven Winter Associates,
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Organization(s)
SWA,
NRDC
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Report describing the various heat pump retrofit options for multifamily buildings in the U.S., segmented by building typology and heating system, to support better environmental, economic, and health outcomes.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Author(s)
Corvidae Jacob,
Ayyagari Sheha
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Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI
Description
Article from RMI on how climate change is leading to an increase in critical extreme heat hours and what smart building strategies can be taken to mitigate some of these effects including paint color and insulation.
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Author(s)
Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
Description
Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Vinyl Siding Institute
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Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
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Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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National Center for Healthy Housing
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NCHH
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Fact sheet providing information on how to identify issues and improve performance in central exhaust systems.
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Author(s)
Kang Bhujon,
Lutz-Carillo Sky
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Organization(s)
University of Texas
Description
Report detailing natural ventilation and passive airflow systems.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A factsheet providing information on how to prevent pests from entering the home by sealing cracks and openings.
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Author(s)
Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
Description
Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Author(s)
Green Home Institute
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Organization(s)
Green Home Institute
Description
Video describing how a frost-protected shallow foundation (FPSF) is constructed and including use of a stay-in-place EPS (expanded polystyrene) footing form that provides insulation and simplifies the installation of frost-protected monolithic concrete slab foundations.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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Author(s)
Lemay Lionel,
Peng Tien
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Organization(s)
Civil + Structural Engineers
Description
Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Article discussing indoor water management.
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Author(s)
Cummings James B,
Withers Charles R,
LaHiff Ian L
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Author(s)
Springer David
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Information sheet about efficiency and health benefits of MERV filters.
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Author(s)
Enterprise Community Partners
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Organization(s)
Enterprise Community Partners
Description
Guide describing tools for island and hurricane-prone communities on redevelopment and rehabilitation of homes to prepare for future natural disasters.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Article showing steps for kick out flashing at roof-wall intersection.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Article describing a technique for installing a skylight and avoiding potential water leaks with the use of a peel-and-stick (or self-adhesive) membrane under the flashing.
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Author(s)
Energy Action Fairfax
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Organization(s)
Fairfax County,
VA
Description
Webpage describing a lightbulb exchange program in Fairfax county, VA.
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Author(s)
FireSafe Montana
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Organization(s)
FireSafe Montana
Description
Guide for homeowners describing actions they can take to modify their home and the surrounding site to create a survivable space to reduce the amount of damage a home would likely experience during a wildfire.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Guide describing sound mitigation measures to lower building natural disaster vulnerability to assist local officials and community decision makers in coastal areas.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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Organization(s)
Cal Fire
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A webpage outlining CAL FIRE’s recommendations for creating defensible space.
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Boston Solar
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Organization(s)
Boston Solar
Description
Webpage from Boston Solar describing how solar plus storage options can be beneficial for maintaining electricity during power outages.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
Standard technical manual with information about HVAC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
A Recovery Advisory guide reccomending practices for designing and installing metal roof systems that will enhance wind resistance in high-wind regions (i.e., greater than 90-miles per hour [mph] gust design wind speed).
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Description
FEMA report describing findings from an investigation of Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana and residential construction recommendations based on those findings.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
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Author(s)
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
NFPA
Description
NFPA standard for design and installation of indoor automatic fire sprinkler systems.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report describing the experimentally evaluated potential of a novel residential night cooling concept.
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Author(s)
Prudhomme,
National Fire Protection Association
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Organization(s)
Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network,
NFPA
Description
A nine-part fact sheet covering a variety of common questions surrounding wildfires and how to make a home more resilient to wildfires.
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Author(s)
Frigione Mariaenrica,
Lettieri Mariateresa,
Sarcinella Antonella
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Materials Journal
Description
Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.
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Author(s)
Rosado Pablo,
Levinson Ronnen
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Large scale simulation study investigating the effects of cool roofs and walls on buildings of various vintages across the U.S., with special attention given to California.
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America Society of Home Inspectors
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ASHI
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Article describing how to properly manage condensing HVAC equipment.
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Author(s)
Martin Eric,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report reviewing the design and the first four months of energy performance of a near zero energy project home in Callaway, Florida during the second half of 2008.
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Author(s)
Hoak David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report reviewing the design of a net zero energy home in Gainesville, Florida and then focusing on the first six months of energy performance of the project home during the second half of 2008.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
Description
Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC
Description
Webpage describing steps homeowners can take to prepare their home and car for winter storms.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
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Webpage providing guidance for homeowners on how much snow weight a typical roof can handle and when to consider removing snow from the roof.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Report providing wildfire protection guidance for homeowners in California.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Description
Report addressing flood, wind and seismic hazards and recommends several multi-hazard resistant foundation designs of manufactured homes.
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Author(s)
Coulbourne Bill,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA,
URS Corporation,
DK Low and Associates,
Greenhorne and O'Mara,
Dewberry and Davis
Description
Report providing recommended designs and guidance for rebuilding homes destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Coast.
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Author(s)
Rogers Emily,
Nelder Chris
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Organization(s)
Rocky Mountain Institute
Description
Report describing methods for reducing the cost of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Report providing information on mechanical air-cleaning devices for ventilation when conventional methods are not warranted.
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Author(s)
Rinaldi Kara Saul,
Bunnen Elizabeth,
Rogers Sabine
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Organization(s)
AnnDyl Policy Group,
National Association of State Energy Officials,
NASEO
Description
Report identifying efficient, connected, smart, and flexible GEB technologies and their future potential, including barriers and opportunities, recommendations for policymakers, and research needs.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
A student manual for containing information on residential sprinkler systems.
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Author(s)
Lubliner Michael,
Ueno Kohta,
Burkett Lena
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.
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Author(s)
Eatherton Mark
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Organization(s)
Contractor Magazine
Description
Second part of an article series focusing on servicing high efficiency modcon boilers. This part focuses on paperwork and follow-up communication with the homeowner for scheduling annual maintenance.