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Author(s)
Harris Chioke,
et al.
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report focuseing on dynamic window and opaque envelope technologies for GEBs, including electrochromic glazing, automated attachments, and thermal storage.
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Author(s)
Thompson Boyce
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Description
Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.
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Author(s)
Karr Marcia
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program
Description
Factsheet describing the uses and benefits of ground-source heat pumps for affordable housing, assisted living, dorms and hotels.
Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, Third Edition, FEMA P-646
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Author(s)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
NOAA,
FEMA
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Report describing tsunamis and options for vertical evacuation from tsunamis; the guide addresses determination of tsunami and earthquake loads and structural design criteria and concepts, primarily for commercial buildings.
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Author(s)
ATCO Rubber Products Inc.,
Air Duct Council
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Organization(s)
ADC
Description
Presentation about proper installation of flexible ducts.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about header hangers in bearing walls.
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Author(s)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Organization(s)
CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services,
National Center for Environmental Health
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates,
Natural Resources Defense Council
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Organization(s)
SWA,
NRDC
Description
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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Author(s)
Butler David
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the advantages of using heat pumps and/or hydronic forced air heat instead of furnaces in high-performance homes.
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Author(s)
Corvidae Jacob,
Ayyagari Sheha
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Organization(s)
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)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
Description
Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose 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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Author(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
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Organization(s)
Vinyl Siding Institute
Description
Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.
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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L,
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 information about energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment options to help homeowners cut their energy use, reduce their carbon footprint, and increase their homes comfort, health, and safety.
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Author(s)
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
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Organization(s)
NYSERDA
Description
Report documenting the results of a NYSERDA-funded research project to demonstrate the costs and benefits of a best practice systems approach to improving exhaust ventilation system performance in five multifamily buildings in New York State.
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Author(s)
Guertin Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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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)
Dobson Matt
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing how insulated siding can save homeowners energy by providing continuous exterior 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)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Description
Article describing air leakage in buildings.
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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)
Bailes Allison
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Organization(s)
Energy Vanguard
Description
Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Author(s)
Sparn Bethany,
Hudon Kate,
Christensen Dane
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting lab evaluation of five heat pump water heaters available in the US market today.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report proposing mini-split heat pumps as a new retrofit option to replace resistance heating in the Pacific Northwest.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane,
Tomerlin Jeff
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report documenting the measured performance of six residential ENERGY STAR vapor compression dehumidifiers.
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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)
Rudd Armin
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Puttagunta Srikanth
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report describing the sealing and insulating of HVAC duct systems in existing homes.
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Author(s)
Beal David,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Document illustrating guidelines for efficient installation of interior duct systems in new housing.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report covering the fundamental waterproofing strategies for tub and shower assemblies.
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Author(s)
Polly Benjamin,
et al.
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report describing an analysis method for determining optimal residential energy efficiency retrofit packages and applies the analysis method to a 1960s-era home in eight U.S. cities.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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Glossary of terms used by the National Flood Insurance Program
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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)
California Statewide Utility Codes and Standards Program
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Organization(s)
California Public Utilities Commission,
CPUC
Description
Document describing recommended modeling rules, potential compliance credits, and eligibility criteria for residential night ventilation cooling systems for California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards.
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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)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Document providing supplemental information for code enforcement professionals about headers in nonbearing walls.
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Author(s)
Dickson Bruce
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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Author(s)
Butcher Thomas
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Article investigating how a linear input/output relationship can be used as a simple model of the performance of a combination hydronic heating system over heating only, DHW only, and combined loads.
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Author(s)
Frigione Mariaenrica,
Lettieri Mariateresa,
Sarcinella Antonella
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Organization(s)
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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Organization(s)
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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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
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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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
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)
Fisette Paul
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Organization(s)
UMass Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation
Description
Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.