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Thermal Bridges Redux, BSI-062

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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solving thermal bridging through continuous exterior insulation.

Concrete Homes

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Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

A Bridge Too Far, BSI-005

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Article describing thermal bridging, construction practices that encourage thermal bridging, and solutions.

Opportunities for Energy Conservation and Improved Comfort From Wind Washing Retrofits in Two-Story Homes - Part I

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Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.

ASHRAE -Thermal Performance of Building Envelope Details for Mid- and High-Rise Buildings (1365-RP)

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Technical report describing the thermal performance of 40 common building envelope details for mid- and high-rise buildings, including analyses to optimize energy efficiency and reduce thermal bridging.

Mass Save Deep Energy Retrofit Builder Guide, GM-1302

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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.