This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.
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PG&E
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Brochure for utility customers describing installation of an excess flow valve to automatically shut off natural gas flow into a home in the event of a gas line rupture.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.
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EPA
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Factsheet with information on energy efficient pool pumps.
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IBHS
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Checklist intending to clarify FORTIFIED Home™ eligibility requirements that relate to a home’s foundation.
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AIA
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Report describing the experience gained from AIA’s Disaster Assistance Program with first-hand accounts of disaster response and recovery, case studies and other best practices, including approaches to designing buildings to be more adaptable to uncertainty.
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FEMA
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Guide describing flood protection measures for utility systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel.
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ICC
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2009 edition of code for residential buildings that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less, bringing together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electrical provisions for one- and two-family residences.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing prescriptive instructions on how to retrofit ladder framing on gable end overhangs to achieve a maximum depth of 18 in. from the face of the wall.
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NMIC
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Web resource that lays out the pre-work considerations, methods and finishes for installing mechanical insulation.
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One Green Planet
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Article describing seven reasons to mulch gardens.
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NFPA
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An NFPA Standard that identifies a method for determining the minimum water supply necessary for structural fire-fighting purposes in areas where it has been determined that there is no water or inadequate water for fire fighting.
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Polyguard
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An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.
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National Technical University of Athens
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Paper describing a proposed method for quantifying tree and vegetation evapotranspiration effects on city climate
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ASHRAE,
ANSI
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Standard establishing a test procedure for evaluating the performance of air-cleaning devices as a function of particle size. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2017, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. The ASHRAE bookstore also...
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ASME
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Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction which was published in the year 2017 and is available to order at the referenced link.
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Medeek Design
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Webpage providing mapping tool for obtaining ground snow load, based on ASCE 7-10, for any location in the contiguous United States, with the exception of locations requiring a case study due to extreme local variations in ground snow loads. Fee required for some data.
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American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
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Article published by American Society of Civil Engineers on different building types and their effectiveness resisting extreme heat from a building envelope perspective.
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University of Zagreb
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A guide for designers, architects, engineers, and fire experts on how to design rainscreen and ventilated cavities such that they don’t contribute to the spread of a fire.
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USGCRP,
Climate Science Special Report,
CSSR
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Description
Report assessing the science of climate change with a focus on the U.S.
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American Society of Civil Engineers,
ASCE
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Guide providing detailed explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16: Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.
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NFPA
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Website providing a link for purchasing NFPA 1141, Standard for Fire Protection Infrastructure for Land Development in Wildland, Rural, and Suburban Areas.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of how to properly prepare for a winter storm and how to protect yourself before, during, and after one.
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ANSI,
AHRI
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Standard 680 establishes definitions, classifications, test requirements, data requirements, ratings, operating requirements, marking and nameplate data and conformance conditions for residential air filter equipment.
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NFPA
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Free Online Training in Reducing Wildfire Risks to People and Property for Home and Business Owners.
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Western Wood Products Association,
WWPA
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Document describing common questions about moisture, mold, and wood.
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Natural Resources Canada
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Information sheet providing links and resources for insulating basements in cold climates.
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EPA
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Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.
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ASCE
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Standard providing minimum functionality requirements for earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff devices; applicable to systems carrying natural gas and propane, the devices are used in piping, equipment, and appliances typically found in structures of three stories or less.
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Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration News,
ACHR News
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Article describing benefits of ECM motors and how they can be installed as retrofit motors in HVAC equipment.
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Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
National Institute of Building Sciences,
NIBS
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Article outlining the key issues related to the protection of the building envelope against seismic forces.
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Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Description
Technical report evaluating the effects of heat pump water heaters on heating and cooling energy usage in laboratory homes.
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ORF
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Description
Bulletin describing the components of ECM motors and comparing their efficiency with PSC motors.
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Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
Applied Research Associates Inc.,
National Institute of Building Sciences,
NIBS
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Description
Article describing the fundamentals and basics of glazing hazard mitigation practices for both new and existing buildings.
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
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DOE-sponsored report describing the experimental setup and results of field studies on using interior cellular shading attachments to reduce solar heat gain in summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
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Simpson Strong Tie Structural Engineering Blog
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Article describing a steel connector product for jack rafter connections.
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Whole Building Design Guide,
WBDG,
Gabor Lorant Architects,
Inc.,
Lorant Group
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Description
Website providing an introduction to the concepts and principles of seismic design.
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ICC
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Acceptance criteria providing guidelines for demonstrating compliance with codes referenced in the criteria related to barriers to water migration in thin-set installations of ceramic tile and stone flooring and shower sub-pan linings.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing information from DOE about rules and standards for residential air conditioners and heat pumps.
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SEI
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Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.
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ACCA
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Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
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MNDPS,
State Fire Marshal Division,
SFM
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Description
Factsheet describing fire related terms such as noncombustible, fire resistant, fire retardant, flame spread, how they are applied, and related testing standards.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
University of Central Florida,
UCF
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Report describing a field investigation of failure rates of whole-house mechanical ventilation systems installed in Florida homes.
Evaluation of Mini-Split Heat Pumps as Supplemental and Full System Retrofits in a Hot Humid Climate
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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Technical report presenting the results of an evaluation of homes using high-efficiency mini-split heat pumps to supplement the primary heating and cooling systems.
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Whole Building Design Guide
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Article providing fundamental information and recommendations for shading windows for energy savings.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy,
ACEEE
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Conference paper describing how retrofits were used in a Florida home to change it from a high energy user to a near zero-energy home.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Repor ourlining testing results from a 53 home monitored sample, long-term energy use of electric resistance clothes dryers.
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IBHS
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Checklist providing specific information about the type of residential building eligible for designation consideration in the FORTIFIED Home program.