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.
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.
Building HVAC Science – Comfort, Health, and Energy Efficiency
Listen to the Building HVAC Science podcast, where Bill Spohn discusses all things that relate to buildings and people in the built environment.
Building Science Deconstructed: Beyond the Perfect Wall with Dr. John Straube
Watch for an in-depth look at how the right materials, in the right order, can improve durability, comfort, and thermal performance.
ACEEE: Building Policies and Codes
In this resource, ACEEE describes policies that lawmakers can use to help reduce energy use in the building sector.
BPI: Home Energy Auditing Standard
ANSI/BPI-1100-T-2023 Home Energy Auditing Standard defines the minimum criteria for conducting a building science-based residential whole-building assessment.
EPA: Consumer’s Guide to Radon Reduction
This guide for consumers explains how to reduce radon levels in a home.
Build Show: The Labor Shortage in the Trades
Listen to a deep discussion of why we have a nationwide shortage of skilled labor and how to address it.
HVAC Fail: Mechanical Plan Red Flags and How to Find Them in Your Man J/S/D Design
In this video, Corbett Lundsford talks about mechanical red flags in HVAC design plans.
BPA: Webinar Recording – Addressing Difficult Training Topics
Check out the recording from BPA's webinar about addressing difficult topics.
Building HVAC Science Podcast: Breaking Down Silos: The Path to Better Retrofit Training with Ben Hildebrandt
Whether you’re a contractor, designer, educator, or just curious about the future of high-performance buildings, this episode delivers a comprehensive look at what’s working in the green building movement.
Passive House Podcast: Mark Siddall, LEAP
In this episode, LEAP architect Mark Siddell walks us through the eight stages of the RIBA Passive Haus Overlay.
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