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BSC
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Document with the Quality Control Checklist developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builder's on-site quality control procedures.
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DOE
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Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
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DOE
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Case study describing a building project in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climate zones.
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PNNL,
DOE
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 47 without PV.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Presentation about advanced framing techniques.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report analyzing results in crawlspace retrofits in multifamily buildings.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Webinar answering code-related questions on insulating historic masonry buildings, mechanical ventilation, combustion equipment, excessive humidity build-up, skylights, and vapor retarders on interior walls.
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Guide describing the principal of compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow. Locations where air-sealing is critical to maintain separation of air spaces and air-sealing methods especially for party walls are also described.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the impact of stack effect on building performance, highlighting how pressure differences caused by temperature and height affect air infiltration and exfiltration, and detailing strategies like compartmentalization and distributed mechanical systems to manage airflow and maintain...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the stack effect in buildings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
Organization(s)
BSC,
PNNL
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Description
Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation on upgrading or replacing windows in existing homes, based on research by Building America research partner Building Science Corporation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Case study describing a Concord Cape Cod style home designed in August 2008 by architects and engineers at Building Science Corporation, who developed the drawing set and specifications for the high performance custom home in Concord, Massachusetts.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Case study describing a four-square Concord home retrofitted by Building Science Corporation in Massachusetts.
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BSC
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Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.
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Guide describing how to properly insulate garages in multifamily buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study discussing how housewraps restrict or permit the passage of water molecules based on size, but cannot control the direction in which the water vapor molecules move.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
Organization(s)
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Webinar explaining the key challenges in multifamily ventilation and strategies to address these challenges.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.
Organization(s)
ARBI,
CARB,
SWA,
FSEC,
BA-PIRC,
BSC,
IBACOS,
PHI,
HIRL,
PNNL
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Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation about construction of net-zero energy ready homes, by several builders working with various DOE Building America research partners including Steven Winter Associates, Building Science Corporation, Home Innovation Research Labs, IBACOS...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
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Report that describes BSC's Houses That Work II (HTWII) climate-specific technical resource, beginning with an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal climate regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study describing project conducted by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell (HfHGL) and Building Science Corporation (BSC).
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
Organization(s)
LBNL,
BSC,
FSEC,
WSU Energy Office,
Building Research Council,
Southface,
PNNL
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Case study describing a DOE Building America 2014 Top Innovation on research that was instrumental in developing and gaining adoption of the ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation standard.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report about promoting energy efficiency for Hilton Head Island.
Organization(s)
IBACOS,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Webinar explaining strategies to improve the performance of HVAC systems for low load homes and home performance retrofits.
Organization(s)
IBACOS,
BSC,
PHI,
HIRL,
PNNL
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Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation on quality management tools for builders, trades, and designers to help eliminate mistakes that would require high-cost rework.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
Description
Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study about key sustainability concepts, durability, energy efficiency and new flood resistant design.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Webinar explaining new code options for insulating, sealing, and controlling moisture in unvented attics in residential buildings.
Description
Guide providing methods for insulating heated garage plenums in multifamily parking garages.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
PHI,
HIRL,
BSC,
NorthernSTAR
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Description
Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation for the installation of rigid foam insulation on the exterior of home roofs and walls as a thermal, air, and moisture barrier.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report investigating implementation of advanced framing in both production and prototype built homes built in a variety of climate regions across the USA.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study describing a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, health, and comfort.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering the performance of residential buildings during three hurricanes impacting Florida in 2004.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
IBACOS,
BSC
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Description
Case study describing a DOE Building America 2013 Top Innovation community-scale project where solar water heaters generated enough hot water per year to recoup the cost of the system within 4 to 6 years.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study describing an effort to create a comfortable, healthy, durable and energy efficient single family home.
Airflow Control in Elevator Shafts, Corridors, Stairwells, and Trash Chutes in Multifamily Buildings
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Guide describing airflow control strategies for elevator shafts, corridors, stairwells, and trash chutes in multifamily buildings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Home Innovation Research Labs
Description
Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
Organization(s)
BAIHP,
BIRA,
BSC,
CARB,
DEG,
IBACOS,
NAHBRC,
NREL,
IBCS
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Report summarizing research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.
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Guide providing flashing and air sealing details for windows in multifamily buildings, and describing the window type classifications per the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
BSC,
NREL
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Case study describing a multi-family town home project constructed for the City of Aspen, Colorado, with assistance from the U.S. DOE Building America research team Building Science Corporation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing work conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Teams Energy Efficient Housing Research Partnerships project.