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Presentation on urban land use and sustainable building design.

Newsletter providing news and information to members of the New Jersey National Guard.

Report about indoor air quality related to indoor mold growth.

PDF literature review of the impact and need for attic ventilation in Florida homes.

IECC code note explaining new fan efficacy requirements, along with how to determine which fans are affected by the new fan requirements.

Paper summarizing passive and low-energy cooling systems for buildings.

Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.

BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.

Website providing certified rating programs to help manufacturers, builders, contractors and homeowners compare performance of ventilation products for air flow, sound, and other performance characteristics.

Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.

Case study on exhaust ventilation and corresponding outdoor air intake strategies implemented in high-performance new-construction multifamily buildings.

A presentation on the 2020 State Mechanical Code for easier understanding.

Book describing passive cooling techniques from a technical and academic perspective.

Program criteria for residential exhaust fans used for ventilation.

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.

Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.

Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.

Report providing recommendations to builders regarding how to reduce cooling loads, use air-circulation fans, natural ventilation, window and building design for natural ventilation, and whole-house fans.

2018 edition of code establishing minimum regulations for mechanical systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, exhaust, ducts, fireplaces, combustion and hydronic systems, using prescriptive and performance-related provisions.

Website reporting efficiencies for dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, and room air cleaners that are tested by independent laboratories and reported by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.