Resource Library
The latest resources for the home and building performance industry
Our online resource library is a compilation of home performance resources, including downloadable PDFs, webinar playbacks, videos, and industry reports. This library is continually updated to include the latest information and educational content.
HVAC: Refrigeration Cycle 101
The basic air conditioning and refrigeration refrigerant circuit explained and illustrated in simple terms.
Better Buildings Webinar Series
Learn from experts about proven best practices, cost-effective strategies, and innovative new ways to approach sustainability and energy performance.
Energy Saver: Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
Download Energy Saver's Consumer Guide to Home Insulation
Emu Passive: Building Standards Report
This report investigates the ability of 12 building standards to deliver resilient, healthy, and efficient buildings.
The Build Show: One of the Most Efficient Homes in America
Watch as Matt and Steve tour a certified Passive House just outside of Boston.
NEEP: A Guide to Zero Energy Ready Homes
This resource introduces the benefits and requirements of the ZERH Program.
Energy Circle: Marketing Insights Webinar Series
Visit Energy Circle's webinars archive for their excellent presentations on building performance topics.
Passive House Accelerator Magazine: All Issues
Read the Passive House Accelerator latest and past editions with case studies of passive house buildings.
Zero House: Case study of a modular zero carbon, zero toxin, zero waste building
Watch the session with Chris Magwood who discusses the design, construction, assembly, and re-assembly of a modular zero carbon, zero toxin, zero waste building, and shares lessons learned and data results from the project.
Heat Pumps can be the next AC: A study
Watch a great presentation about replacing AC with variable speed heat pumps (VSHPs).
RMI: The Economics of Electrifying Buildings: Residential New Construction
This report shows that all-electric, single-family new construction is more economical to build and operate than a home with gas appliances and has lower lifetime emissions.
NAIMA: New Guide: Building Decarbonization Using Fiberglass and Mineral Wool
Download NAIMA's new guide detailing how builders can use fiberglass and mineral wool insulation to aid in whole building decarbonization activities.
The Energy Show with Barry Cinnamon
Listen to The Energy Show, a weekly podcast that educates the public and professionals on best practices when it comes to home energy usage, and how it relates to solar energy.
ACEEE: Report: How to get Homeowners to Invest in Comprehensive Retrofits
When it comes to encouraging comprehensive upgrades, there are four things to consider: the audience, the messages, the strategies, and the packages.
Green Architects Lounge
Listen as Chris and Phil discuss high-level building science and green design topics.
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