Organization(s)
CARB
Description
Case study on exhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air intake strategies implemented in high-performance new-construction multifamily buildings.
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Building Science Corporation
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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NorthernSTAR,
NSTAR
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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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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.
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Home Innovation Research Labs
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This TechNote provides an overview of building code requirements and best practices for flashing at window and door frames.
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Fox News
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A story about bees building a hive in the drainage plane behind the brick veneer siding. The bees entered the wall through unprotected drainage holes.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Research study exploring retrofit procedures and simulated post-occupancy data for three homes in an effort to determine the effectiveness of retrofit packages.
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CSIRO
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Damage from termites in weatherboard cladding.
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County
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Article describing identification of termite infestations in homes and treatment options.
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Insulated Concrete Forms Association
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Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.
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NorthernSTAR,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
NSTAR,
University of Minnesota
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Report using data from various sources to characterize the impact on human health and property damage from indoor environmental quality and other hazards.
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Florida Building Code
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Fact sheet describing the test procedure for wind and wind driven rain resistance of discontinuous roofing systems.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing the wind resistant provisions of the 2015 International Residential Code.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report outlining a case study about a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.
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The Family Handyman
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Brochure describing HVAC filter options for efficiency and IAQ.
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Home Energy,
Steven Winter Associates
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Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
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University of Hawaii College of Engineering
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Projectile missile testing of various wall panel configuration to understand how the different wall constructions would perform when struck with wind driven debris from a hurricane.
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American Society of Home Inspectors
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Document outlining the importance of keeping dryer exhaust ducts clean.
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Texas A&M University,
University of Maryland
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Article from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland analyzing why and how urban flooding happens and what can be done to mitigate damage.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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A website covering the history of the lightbulb that includes a helpful timeline to illustrate lightbulb innovation from the 1800s - Present.
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Energy Journal
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Study comparing the thermal performance of phase change materials to concrete construction during heat waves.
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University of Colorado-Boulder
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Article describing a field study that test ventilation performance in nine homes and found current ventilation was inadequate to remove PM2.5 and CO2 levels; however, a directly exhausting range hood can reduce peak PM2.5 concentrations by 75% or more.
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Document describing the impacts of tree cover on property values.
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FEMA
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Fact sheet describing building codes, seismic codes, and code enforcement.
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Minera Roof Trusses & Joints
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Report illustrating CAD drawings and modeling of bracing layouts for a gable roof truss.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics
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Report descrbing an early study pointing to the significant improvement, >50%, of a hip roof in reducing peak wind-induced pressures.
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Journal of Light Construction
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A field guide with residential construction best practices.
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DOE
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-humid climate.
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NREL
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Case study of new home construction in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
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BA-PIRC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
TexEnergy Solutions,
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
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Report providing a SWOT analysis inherent to different models as a way of thinking about the transition from traditional business models into a viable model for delivering deep energy retrofits
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National Roofing Contractors Association
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Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the perfect wall and and in what order to control rain, air, vapor, and heat.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Website providing information about the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report about seeking a 30% source energy savings targets over a comparable 2009 International Energy Conservation Code-built home in the cold climate zone, using simple measures.
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Bay Area Seismic Retrofit
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A book describing seismic retrofits to help contractors and engineers understand how to properly retrofit a home in a cost-effective manner.
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CARB,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report developed for Habitat for Humanity about lessons learned from demonstration retrofit projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; with building systems consulting and technical assistance provided by Steven Winter Associates.
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Bob Vila
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Article describing walkway design ideas for a yard or garden.
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BIRA,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Research study identifying barriers, industry status, critical obstacles to documenting added value from energy efficiency improvements, current opportunities to support reporting about energy efficiency, and next steps toward enabling energy efficiency financing market transformation.
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Composite Panel Association
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Document addressing multiple surfacing options for composite wood panels with regards to their abilities to act as emission barriers.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.
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National Park Service
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Report describubg seismic retrofit of historical buildings.
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Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University
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Even as the worst housing market correction in more than 60 years appeared to turn a corner in 2009, the fallout from sharply lower home prices and high unemployment continued.
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Paper describing the effects of shade trees and their location on residential summertime electricity usage.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
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CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Report presenting results from whole-house monitoring efforts in hope that they may be useful for other moving towards zero energy homes.
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EPA
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Document providing an overview of the Thermal Bypass Checklist for the ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes program.