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Design guide providing technical information regarding building with thermal mass.
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Newsletter providing news and information to members of the New Jersey National Guard.
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Webpage from the City of Fresno's Water Conservation Program describing household water conservation recommendations, including tips for maintaining evaporative coolers.
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LBNL webpage providing resources and tools related to cool technologies, including the SRI calculator and the DOE Cool Roof Calculator.
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Guide describing materials and methods for incorporating thermal mass into the construction of a home for temperature regulation, energy savings, and resistance to extreme heat and cold.
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Spreadsheet tool that computes solar reflectance index (SRI) and roof surface temperature based on solar reflectance and thermal emittance using ASTM standard E 1980.
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Article describing what evaporative coolers are, how they work, different types, performance, where they are appropriate, and how to install and maintain them.
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Web page providing information on the types of cool roofs and their benefits to consumers.
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Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.
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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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Webpage from Ready.gov explaining what qualifies as 'extreme heat', how to be safe during an extreme heat event, and how to prepare for extreme heat in homes
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Blog article summarizing the effects of extreme heat on air quality and lung health.
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Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.
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Paper describing the effects of tree shade on residential electricity consumption and energy savings in summer and winter.
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Paper describing landscaping influences on heat gain through shading, infiltration shielding, and microclimate creation for nearby buildings.
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Article describing tree health, environmental considerations, and details on how to preserve trees.
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Book detailing passive cooling methods including airflow methods, evaporative cooling, and earth cooling.
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Article detailing a case study in which thermal mass was used as part of an overall Net Zero solution for a university building.
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Website that lists references that can help you determine how to control you indoor air quality while combating an emergency.
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.
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Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.
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Paper describing energy savings in space cooling from shading condenser units.
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Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.
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Document providing incident solar radiation data and window overhang sizing guidance for multiple locations across the U.S.
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Article describing how air speed affects thermal comfort and how fans can provide energy savings.
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Study on the effects of wind, radiation, and pressure on apparent temperature.