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Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.

Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Power Point PDF presentation on historical architecture in New Mexico

Brochure providing information on the design of the EPA Region 8 headquarters in Denver, CO.

Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.

City of Plymouth webpage providing information on the Plymouth Community Center Project.

Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.

Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.

Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.

Website homepage of APA – The Engineered Wood Association, a nonprofit trade association combining the research efforts of scientists and engineers, APA promotes new solutions and improved processes that benefit the entire industry.

Technical research paper explaining how thermal mass influences heating and cooling energy needs.