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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.

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EcoVillage Cleveland

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in Ohio.
Case Study

New Light in Crawlspaces, BSI-009

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Building science insight into crawlspaces.
Reference

Eaglesprings and Waterhaven Communities

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
Case Study

Burlingame Ranch Phase I

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study

Fairburn Community

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study

Concord Four Square Retrofit

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a retrofit project designed to show that advanced energy goals could be met today in existing housing.
Case Study

Colleyville Eco House Prototype

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study

Greenbrier Prototype, Oakdale, Connecticut

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study

Coastal Habitats

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a construction project in Hilton Head, SC utilizing a whole-house performance approach.
Case Study

Builder's Guide to Hot-Humid Climates

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
Reference

Flashing of Wall Penetrations in Existing Homes

Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
Guide

GreenCraft Greenspoint House Prototype

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the mixed-humid climate zone.
Case Study

Concord Cape Prototype

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a new construction project designed to achieve an 87% reduction in source energy use when compared to the 2009 Building America Benchmark.
Case Study

Habitat for Humanity High R-Value Prototype

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Case study describing a building project in the cold and very-cold climate zones.
Case Study

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
Reference

Designing for Floods, BSI-128

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
Reference

Mind the Gap, Eh!, BSI-038

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Discussion of building sheathing.
Reference

Just Right and Airtight, BSI-053

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Article describing air leakage in buildings.
Reference

Stucco Woes—The Perfect Storm, BSI-029

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Discussion of building sheathing.
Reference

Groundwater Control, Info-101

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Information sheet about groundwater control.
Reference

Avoiding Mass Failures, BSI-105

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Reference

Guide to Insulating Sheathing

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
Reference

Interior Water Management, Info-306

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Article discussing indoor water management.
Reference

Interior Spray Foam, BSI-116

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
Reference

Deep-Dish Retrofits, BSI-079

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Reference

Rebuilding Houston, BSI–101

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
Reference

Stress Relief, BSI–015

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering coating and back venting wood based claddings and trim.
Reference

Placement of Intake and Exhaust Vents, Info-606

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.
Reference

Community-Scale Evaluation Results, BA-0405

Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
Reference
Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation

Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation

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Proper installation of flashing for drainage

Proper installation of flashing for drainage

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Review of Residential Ventilation Technologies

Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Sherman Max H,
Russell Marion
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Document reviewing current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings with particular emphasis on North American climates and construction.
Reference

Measure Guideline: Hybrid Foundation Insulation Retrofits

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Ueno Kohta
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
Reference

Roof Edge Protection

Guide describing designs and construction retrofits for roof assemblies to resist pressures at roof edges during high-wind events.
Guide
Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

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Right - This concrete basement wall has exterior rigid insulation and comprehensive moisture management details.

Right - This concrete basement wall has exterior rigid insulation and comprehensive moisture management details.

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Five Things, BSI-039

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Reference

Rocks Don’t Burn, BSI–068

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
Reference

High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, TX

Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
Organization(s)
PNNL
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Case study describing David Weekley Homes, and how by working with Building America and the Building Science Corporation, they been able to build tighter more energy efficient homes and pass the benefits along to customers.
Case Study

Concrete Solutions, BSI-118

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
Reference

BSI-124: Parking Garages

Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
Reference

Performance Evaluation of a Hot-Humid Climate Community

Author(s)
Osser Rosie,
Kerrigan Philip
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
Reference