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Article from Green Building Advisor on the importance of window selection in hot climates, with an emphasis on window glazing.

Guidance from Zero Energy Project on construction techniques for warmer climates, such as home orientation, and insulation requirements.

Webpage providing information on how window shading can reduce heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter.

Information sheet from FEMA on preparation for extreme heat, including measures for keeping homes cool.

This document covers how broken windows can allow wind and rain inside the house and even lead to roof failure.

Presentation by the Washington University in St. Louis Office of Sustainability on saving energy.

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

Article from University of Arizona on keeping homes cool during extreme heat, both personal and system changes.

Conference paper describing a proof of concept trial that demonstrated that external roller blinds can reduce heating loads in a room by 20%.

Technical article presenting the results of an analysis on the effect of insect screens on window solar heat gain coefficients and U-values.

Study using simulations to understand the impact that shading and natural ventilation would have had on the survivability of non-air-conditioned buildings during the 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest.