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Standard intendend to restore the cleanliness of HVAC systems.
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This is a guide for establishing smoke-free policies in public housing and multifamily properties.
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Video discussing the heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system in a passive house.
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Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.
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Toolkits for residents and owner/managers who live and work in federally assisted housing.
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Webinar from John Bloemer of Aprilaire explaining the importance of healthy indoor air quality and choosing the right products to improve your home's IAQ. Free EEBA login required.
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Webinar from John McKeon of Allergy Standards on how the indoor air quality trend is influencing building science practices, including filtration systems to help with allergy problems. Free EEBA login required.
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Webinar from Steve Herbert of Samsung describing how the new energy management app, SmartThings can connect automated home devices to achieve sustainability goals. Free EEBA login required.
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Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.
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Standard supporting indoor air quality performance by producers, purchasers and policy makers to improve the environmental performance of products and services.
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Webpage containing downloadable fact sheets covering carpet-related topics including Indoor Air Quality, Asthma and Allergy, Cleaning Products, and Environmental Sustainability.
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Webinar from Patrick Nielsen and Jim Bohn of Broan on how to improve residential indoor air quality by using efficient smart ventilation systems. Free EEBA login required.
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Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.
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Document detailing how to build radon-resistant homes.
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Video discussing the mechanical ventilation system of a passive house.
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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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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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Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing using Earth-Sheltered home building techniques in hot climate zones.
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Blog article summarizing the effects of extreme heat on air quality and lung health.
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This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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Guide providing information for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.
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Report on the performance of range hood exhaust fans.
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Results from a research program testing airtightness, implications of air leakage and contaminant reduction over the garage-to-house interface.
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Video discussing the mechanical ventilation system of a passive house.
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Fact sheet that details the steps needed to perform a combustion appliance safety inspection to determine if fossil fuel-fired appliances are operating safely under a depressurized condition.
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Webpage describing how to guard homes and properties against wildfire, as well as what to do during a wildfire, whether sheltering in place or attempting evacuation.
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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Article describing the common ventilation system types, issues, and solutions in New York City's multifamily residential buildings to improve indoor air quality, occupant health, and building durability.