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Burkett Lena,
Rapport Ari
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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Fact sheet describing a novel, simplified air delivery system using a plug-and-play model that features 3-inch diameter flexible ducts, efficient fittings, and a simplified installation process that resulted in successful market engagement through commercialization.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Porse Erik,
Weitzel Elizabeth
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Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
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Report presenting performance results from tests conducted on an energy efficiency retrofit project in Stockton, California.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.
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Fowler Mark,
Stanley Bryan,
Coats Darin
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Technical Services Information Bureau,
Walls & Ceilings
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Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
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Author(s)
Egerter Amy,
Campbell Martha
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Organization(s)
Rocky Mountain Institute,
RMI,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing the current state of technology and market gaps for industrialized retrofits as demonstrated by Energiesprong in the Netherlands and providing key recommendations for how the United States might develop its own capacity for such retrofits.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
Description
Website providing guidance on how to reduce the risk of damage to a home from hail.
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National Fire Protection Association
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NFPA
Description
Website describing methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments.
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Author(s)
Tobin Tracey
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of State
Description
Article describing the efforts of the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations to restore and preserve the U.S. State Department’s historic and culturally significant diplomatic facilities overseas.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
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Author(s)
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Organization(s)
Florida DBPR
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Author(s)
Suchy Adam
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
CPSC
Description
Report containing data on injuries and fatalities associated with television, furniture, and appliance product instability, or tip-over incidents.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Webpage from DOE describing how to conserve energy and save money with a home energy audit.
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Author(s)
University of Minnesota
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
Description
Case study describing the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Brochure describing multiple earthquake safety measures for homeowners to take, including home reinforcement, evacuation tips, and electrical and appliance tips.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Description
Brochure describing multiple flood safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and additional resources.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
Description
Brochure describing multiple storm surge (coastal flooding) safety measures for homeowners to take, including home renovation suggestions, yard maintenance, and recovery advice.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Brochure describing multiple earthquake safety measures for homeowners to take, including home reinforcement, exterior maintenance, and recovery tips.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
NREL
Description
Website estimating energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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DOE case study findings on raised ceiling interior duct systems.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Organization(s)
USDHS
Description
Website serving as a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Organization(s)
USDHS
Description
A fact sheet providing tips on how to assemble a kit of food, water and other disaster supplies in the event of an emergency.
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Author(s)
Liaukus Christine
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Organization(s)
Building America Research Alliance,
BARA,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Research project aimed to verify whether homes in the New Jersey HPwES program achieved 30% source energy savings, and if so, what measures were implemented to achieve them.
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Author(s)
Walker Iain S,
Roux Jordan,
Turner William JN
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Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
This study used an advanced airflow, energy and humidity modeling tool to evaluate the potential for residential mechanical pre-scooling strategies to reduce peak electriciy demand.
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
An EPA guide describing the causes and impacts of summertime urban heat islands, promoting strategies for lowering temperatures in U.S. communities.
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
The ENERGY STAR criteria for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers.
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Author(s)
Mahan Mike
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Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Description
A user forum discussing ways to reinforce a gable overhand that was framed using the ladder method by Mike Mahan.
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Author(s)
Geen Business Certification Inc.,
U.S. Green Building Council
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USGBC
Description
Website describing the RELi rating system and leadership standard that takes a holistic approach to resilient design.
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Remodeling Magazine
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Remodeling Magazine
Description
Remodeling Magazine website.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Website tool intended to guide home builders in assessing whether a new home has the proper physical orientation to support a future installation of a solar energy system.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
Technical bulletin describing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings.
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Author(s)
Residential Energy Dynamics
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Organization(s)
RED
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A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.
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Alliance for Water Efficiency
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AWE
Description
Website with information and research about residential hot water distribution systems.
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Author(s)
German Alea,
Hoeschele Marc
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report evaluating mechanical AC precooling strategies in homes as a method for improving the load factor by shifting cooling operation from on-peak to off-peak hours.
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North Carolina Solar Center
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Organization(s)
North Carolina State University
Description
Brochure with information on residential solar hot water systems.
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U.S. Resiliency Council
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USRC
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Website describing the USRC, which "brings an unparalleled level of capability to the mission of improving community resilience in the built environment."
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Federal Alliance For Safe Homes
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FLASH
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Report providing architects, designers, and homeowners with information to make house plans useful for constructing a more wind resilient structure.
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Green Builder Media
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Green Builder Media
Description
Website providing resilient housing articles that relate to codes, including webinars, training, and guest articles.
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RESNET
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Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
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Webpage with guidance document detailing voluntary interim guidelines for conducting home energy ratings on multifamily residential buildings.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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Resource to help builders better understand the WaterSense requirements for labeled homes and assist them in meeting the criteria so they can receive the label for their new construction.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
EPA guide on responsible appliance disposal for consumers.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
Factsheet providing homeowners with an overview of approaches for flashing and sealing roof penetrations to help discussion with a roofing contractor.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Organization(s)
HIRL
Description
Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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Author(s)
Anesi Jen
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Organization(s)
Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration News,
ACHR News
Description
Article describing how replacing permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors with electronically commutated motors (ECM) can boost bottom line for HVAC contractors as well as improve customer comfort and satisfaction.
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National Park Service
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Organization(s)
National Park Service
Description
Manual describing methods for rodent-proofing buildings.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Factsheet from HUD describing how to properly rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Organization(s)
HUD
Description
Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Author(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
FEMA
Description
FEMA information on safe room funding to regional governments.