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CSIRO
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SWA
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Document describing advancement in factory built housing innovations.
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Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry,
IAEI
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Article on thermal protectors in recessed light fixtures.
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Department of Civil Engineering,
McMaster University
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Technical paper covering the retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.
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EPA
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Document detailing how to build radon-resistant homes.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Mountain Energy Partnership
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Study presenting generalized results regarding the effect of surface orientation on annual incident solar radiation for locations in the United States.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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A report presenting alternative approaches for reducing the costs of roof-mounted, grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems.
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AIVC
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Report describing information for builders and retrofitters about eliminating hazards and coincidental energy losses that come from attached garages.
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Ontario Building Envelope Council
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Paper discussing innovative strategies for improving ventilation systems in high-rise apartment buildings, focusing on compartmentalization and controlling stack effect pressures to enhance indoor air quality and energy efficiency published in the Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Building...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.
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University of Minnesota,
UMN,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE,
NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Conference paper presented at the 8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings describing moisture from basements and crawlspaces as a source of indoor humidity and providing recommendations for finishing below-grade spaces to limit potential indoor...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
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Report sumarizing a workshop to initiate a professional discussion about eventual benefits of the application of massive technologies in US buildings.
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IBHS
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Document from IBHS explaining how to inspect homes for earthquake preparedness and retrofit solutions for homes that have suffered structural damage as a result of earthquakes.
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Canadian Masonry Research Institute,
CMPA
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Report describing the testing of various siding materials for their ability to resist bullets from small firearms.
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DOE
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Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.
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Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
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Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.
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DOE
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Brochure with information about how to select and install house wrap and other weather-resistive barriers.
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HIRL,
SEI,
DOE
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Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Partnership for Resource Conservation,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Study evaluating opportunities for reducing cooling energy use in a hot dry climate through the use of shading and window options.
Retrofitting Knob and Tube Wiring An Investigation into Codes, Assessment, Wiring Practices and Cost
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Building Research Council,
School of Architecture University of Illinois,
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
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Guide on retrofitting insulation in cavities.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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FEMA
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Document describing three methods for elevating a home out of the flood zone.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining common myths about expansion tanks and proper facts.
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article containing background knowledge on expansion tanks.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ECEEE
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Paper describing the effects of tree canopies on residential climates indicating tree cover to be beneficial to climate conditions
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Taunton Press
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An online learning management resource for the construction community.
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Contractor Magazine
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Article explaining the importance of expansion tank knowledge.
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FEMA
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Guide for fuel systems design including installation guidance and formulas for calculating loads and buoyancy forces for specifying number, type and capacity of strapping for hold-downs in flood-prone areas.
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FEMA
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Guide for electrical systems design including installation guidance and best practices for flood-prone areas.
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LBNL
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Report describing a study using parametric computer simulations of 112 single-family and 63 multi-family residential building prototypes to quantify the contributions of building components such as roofs, walls, windows, infiltration, outside air, lighting, equipment, and people to the aggregate...
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DOE,
SEI
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Brochure describing the benefits of air-sealing for homeowners.
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HIRL,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
HUD,
Office of Policy Development and Research,
PDR
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Attachment or installation of foundations, floors, roofs, insulation, utilities, and finishes to concrete masonry walls as well as on special tools and fasteners available for use with concrete masonry.
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EPA
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Document describing correct construction of swales, designed to trap particulate pollutants (suspended solids and trace metals), promote infiltration, and reduce the flow velocity of storm water runoff.
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CMHC,
Government of Canada
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Article by the Canadian Government on attic ventilation and considerations for moisture and ice dams.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.
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SEI,
DOE,
ORNL
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Brochure about how to install and use a whole-house fan.
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American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating,
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Technical article presenting the results of an analysis on the effect of insect screens on window solar heat gain coefficients and U-values.
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Extreme Panel Technologies
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Information sheet with nail withdrawl capacities in OSB.
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NREL
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Fact sheet providing background and technical information on Trombe wall design
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Polish Academy of Sciences,
PAN,
American Polysteel Forms,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Paper that illustrates a performance check between the thermal performance of a Massive Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall system mocked up and Whole Building Performance criteria such as total space heating and cooling loads (thermal comfort).
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Report comparing a high-performance house with a code-built control home.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA,
USDA Forest Service
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Report using relative humidity and temperature data from NOAA to measure average equilibrium moisture content for each month of the year in 262 locations in the United States and 122 locations outside the United States.
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Oregon State University
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Article describing dozens of ideas on how to retrofit a home so it is more earthquake ready.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
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Study investigating measured cooling energy savings in homes across the U.S. from the installation of roofing with higher solar reflectance.
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UMN,
NSTAR
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Fact sheet describing the moisture properties of wood.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.