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FEMA Highlights of ICC 500-2014, ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
ICC 500 provides the minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety, and general welfare relative to the design, construction, and installation of storm shelters constructed for protection from high winds associated with tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
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Document describing ASCE 24-14 Flood Resistant Design and Construction changes and highlights, on topics including siting, materials, performance, and utilities.
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Author(s)
Maref Wahid,
et al.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC,
ResearchGate
Description
Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
et al.
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Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES
Description
Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.
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Author(s)
Sachs Olga,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research study evaluating a low-cost and scalable way to reduce heating energy consumption using the energy-saving features of programmable thermostats (i.e., automatic daytime and nighttime setbacks).
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Author(s)
Williamson Jim,
Aldrich Robb
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Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
Description
Report on field monitoring of inverter-driven ASHPs in cold-climate homes.
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Author(s)
Springer David,
Harrington Curtis
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report presenting the results from several demonstrations of a new method for sealing building envelop air leaks.
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Author(s)
Bueche David,
Foley Tim
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Colorado State Forest Service,
CSFS
Description
Wildfire construction guidelines from the Colorado State Forest Service focusing on site design and building materials to mitigate damage to homes in wildfire-prone areas.
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Author(s)
Todd Jason
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Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing methods to manage moisture, rainwater, and vapor in basements and crawlspaces.
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Author(s)
American Society of Civil Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASCE
Description
Link to all versions of ASCE/SEI 24, a standard describing the minimum requirements and expected performance for the siting and design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas that are subject to building code requirements.
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Author(s)
Heise Jim
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Florida AIA,
The American Institute of Architects
Description
Presentation explaining the fenestration elements of the Florida Building Code.
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Author(s)
Tile Roofing Institute
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Organization(s)
TRI,
Florida Roofing Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association Inc.,
FRSA
Description
Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Author(s)
Stephenson R,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Southface Energy Institute,
SEI
Description
Report outlining the energy upgrade package implemented in Ft. Benning, GA, Indianhead Townhomes project and the findings of the Southface Energy Institute's post-renovation analysis.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
Description
Animated video demonstrating the continuous load path of a hurricane on a house.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information on how and when to install solid sheathing over spaced deck boards on homes located in areas that use the FORTIFIED Home™–High Wind standards.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in high wind situations.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing the type of roofing felt recommended by IBHS as a quilified sealed roof deck system for asphalt shingle or metal roofing.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing options and a guide for taping roof deck seams.
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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing information on strengthening the attachment of roof sheathing and installation of a sealed roof deck system using a spray polyurethane foam adhesive.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program.
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Resilient Design Institute
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Organization(s)
Resilient Design Institute
Description
Website describing wet floodproofing measures to prevent against structural damage, internal damage and damage to electrical components.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Website with information about ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps.
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Author(s)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Organization(s)
NOAA
Description
Document describing living shoreline techniques for shoreline stabilization.
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Author(s)
Peters Russell
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Organization(s)
Arborilogical Services Inc
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Article describing tree preservation during the construction process.
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Ecotope,
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Organization(s)
Ecotope,
NEEA
Description
Report describing the significant potential for energy use reductions through heat pump water heaters, which have been a crucial part of Northwest power plans for decades and have recently achieved substantial savings with new integrated models and climate specifications.
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Author(s)
Steven Winter Associates
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Organization(s)
SWA,
Efficiency Vermont
Description
Guide providing detailed selection and installation instructions for heat pump water heaters.
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Author(s)
Wilson Eric,
Christensen Craig B
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Presentation about heat pump water heater modeling using EnergyPlus.
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Author(s)
Rice Joseph
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog post about heat pump clothes dryers.
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Goldberg Louise F,
Mosiman Garrett
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report assessing slab-on-grade foundation insulation energy savings.
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Author(s)
Wiehagen Joseph,
Kochkin Vladimir
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study presenting results of an existing home monitoring project designed to measure wall cavity moisture characteristics.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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LaMarche Janelle,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems,
Fraunhofer CSE,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study investigating the factors influencing consumer adoption of HEDs and evaluating the resulting electricity consumption.
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Author(s)
Sanchez
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Organization(s)
Home Power
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Web article about solar site assessment.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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Organization(s)
FEMA,
EPA,
HUD,
NIH,
CDC
Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to deal with asbestos in homes following natural disasters.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
et al.
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CDC,
EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
Description
Homeowner guidance from CDC, EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on how to safely clean up mold issues following flooding from a natural disaster.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
et al.
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD,
NIH
Description
Guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on homeowner safety dealing with lead contaminants.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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EPA,
FEMA,
HUD
Description
Homeowner guidance from EPA, FEMA, HUD, and NIH on dealing with radon following a natural disaster.
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report on a project that enhanced the HWSIM distribution system model to more accurately model pipe heat transfer.
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Author(s)
Kipp Jennison M,
Taylor Nicholas W,
Jones Pierce H
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Organization(s)
Building Energy Efficient Housing for America,
BEEHA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Report detailing an evaluation of Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) residential energy efficiency demand side management (DSM) programs to assess their impacts and relative measures of energy and economic performance.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Blog entry describing methods for insulating basement walls on the interior or exterior.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
Description
Website blog with guidance about calculating heat-loss.
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Author(s)
Home Ventilating Institute
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Organization(s)
HVI
Description
Publication specifying HVI’s prescriptive procedures for testing and rating airflow of residential ventilation products in accordance with ANSI consensus standards.
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Author(s)
Dentz Jordan,
Henderson Hugh
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Organization(s)
Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions,
ARIES,
Levy Partnership
Description
Report evaluating the relative effectiveness of various control and distribution strategies to improve hydronic space heating performance in existing low-rise multifamily buildings
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Author(s)
Springer David,
German Alea
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report on on lessons learned from building one multifamily home to the Zero Energy Ready Home program requirements.
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Author(s)
Winkler Jon
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Presentation on Improving Air-Conditioner and Heat Pump Modeling.
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Author(s)
Brand Larry,
Baker Julie D,
Yee Shannon
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Organization(s)
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit,
PARR
Description
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.