Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding Description Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards the home is likely to face within its lifetime.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Description This measure guides describes how to install structural insulated panels to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) Description Guide describing how to install insulated concrete forms to block excessive heat loss and gain though structural framing.
Retrofit Existing Crawl Space Foundations with Cripple Walls to Increase Seismic Resistance and Thermal Performance Description Guide describing different options for providing seismic and thermal resistance for homes with 'cripple' wall crawlspace foundations, which are known for their instability.
Hip Roof vs Gable Roof Description Guide describing the advantages and disadvantages of gable roofs and hip roofs and how both designs react under high wind loads.