Research Reports

RR-9404: Measured and Predicted Energy Savings from an Industrialized House by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/10/16

RR-9001: Description of an Indoor Test Facility for Evaluating a Roof Integrated Cooling Concept by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/10/16

RR-0909: A Calibrated Multi-Zone Airflow Model for Extension of Ventilation System Tracer Gas Testing by Aaron Townsend — last modified 2010/03/16

RR-0908: A Method for Modifying Ventilation Airflow Rates to Achieve Equivalent Occupant Exposure by Aaron Townsend — last modified 2010/03/16

RR-9913: Case Studies in Resource-Efficient Residential Buildings: The Building America Program by Betsy Pettit, AIA and Ann Edminster — last modified 2009/08/27

RR-0907: Ventilated Wall Claddings: Review, Field Performance, and Hygrothermal Modeling by John Straube — last modified 2009/08/26

RR-0906: Field Monitoring and Hygrothermal Modeling of Interior Basement Insulation Systems by John Straube — last modified 2009/08/26

RR-0905: Modeled and Measured Drainage, Storage and Drying Behind Cladding Systems by John Straube and Jonathan Smegal — last modified 2009/08/26

RR-9910: Wood Durability by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/06/05

RR-0406: Face Sealed vs. Drainable EIFS by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/06/05

RR-0503: Rainwater Management Performance of Newly Constructed Residential Building Enclosures by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/06/05

RR-0904: Adhered Veneers and Inward Vapor Drives: Significance, Problems, and Solutions by John Straube — last modified 2009/06/01

RR-0603: Impact Resistance of Advanced Framed Wall Systems with Insulating Sheathing as the Primary Sheathing by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/05/29

RR-9403: Measure and Predicted Energy Savings from an Industrialized House by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/14

RR-0903: Building America Special Research Project—High-R Walls Case Study Analysis by John Straube and Jonathan Smegal — last modified 2009/08/07

RR-0901: Thermal Metrics for High Performance Walls—The Limitations of R-Value by John Straube — last modified 2009/01/27

RR-0413b: SNAPSHOT Form by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/30

RR-0803: Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations and Emission Rates in New Manufactured and Site-Built Houses by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/30

RR-0802: Field Test of Room-to-Room Distribution of Outside Air with Two Residential Ventilation Systems by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/27

RR-0602: Field Test of Room-to-Room Uniformity of Ventilation Air Distribution in Two New Houses by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0104: Solar Driven Moisture in Brick Veneer by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0801: Towards Sustainability—Green Building, Sustainability Objectives, and Building America Whole House Systems Research by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0704: Building a Durable and Energy Efficient Home in Post-Katrina New Orleans by Peter Baker — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0703: Introducing the market to high-performance building on Hilton Head Island by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0217: Building America Pilot Program—Guaranteed Resource- & Energy-Efficiency Now by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0216: Special Topics on Residential HVAC by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0215: Dehumidification Systems Research Results by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0111: Placement of Ducts and HVAC Systems in Conditioned Space: An Overview by Kohta Ueno — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0110: HVAC Equipment Sizing Strategies: Taking Advantage of High-Performance Buildings by Kohta Ueno — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0109: Sizing and Startup Procedures for Cooling Systems by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0108: Unvented Roof Systems by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0008: Time-Based Scheduling of Residential Ventilation by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/15

RR-0509e: Slabs by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0509d: Crawlspaces by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0509c: Renovating Existing Basements by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0509b: Details for Avoidance of Mold—Foundations by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0509a: Details for Mold-Free Homes by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0508: Understanding Green Homes & Durability by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0507: Affordable Housing—Toward Zero Energy by Betsy Pettit — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0413a: The Snapshot—A Quick Description by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/30

RR-0412: Insulations, Sheathings and Vapor Retarders by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0411: Vent on Venting by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0410: Vapor Barriers and Wall Design by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0310: EcoVillage Homeowner Handbook by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0214: Conditioning Air in the Humid South—Creating Comfort and Controlling Cost by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0409: Painting by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0309: Renovating Your Basement by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0308: The How and Why of Your High Performance HVAC System by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0307: Windows and Occupant Comfort by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0212: PV Primer by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0211: Mold—Causes, Health Effects and Clean-up by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0210: Mold Remediation in Occupied Homes by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0209: Mold Testing by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0007: Advanced Space Conditioning by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0208: What You Need to Know About Mold by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0107: Drywall, Wood and Truss Uplift by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0207: Residential Ventilation and Latent Loads by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0106: Problems with Housewraps by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0105: Brick, Stucco, Housewrap and Building Paper by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/15

RR-0506: Vapor Permeance Chart by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0408: The deKieffer Bypass by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0306: Unvented Roofs, Hot-Humid Climates, and Asphalt Roofing Shingles by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0305: Why It's So Important (and Troubling) to Keep Ducts and Equipment in Conditioned Space by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0304: Central Fan Integrated Supply Ventilation—The Basics by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-9912: Discussion of Ventilation System Energy Performance and Cost by Armin Rudd — last modified 2010/03/11

RR-9911: Heating Choices by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/21

RR-9909: Drainage Planes and Air Spaces by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/21

RR-0407: Installing a Window with Building Paper on OSB over Wood Frame Wall by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0206: Foundations—Moisture Resistant Construction by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0103: Water Management by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/15

RR-0006: Discussion of the Use of Transfer Grilles to Facilitate Return Air Flow in Central Return Systems by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/11/25

RR-0005: Transfer Grille Sizing by Armin Rudd — last modified 2008/10/03

RR-0004: Air Barriers vs. Vapor Barriers by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2008/10/03

RR-0405: Community-Scale Evaluation Results by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0404: Roof Design by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0403: Air Barriers by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9908: Design Methodology and Economic Evaluation of Central-Fan-Integrated Supply Ventilation Systems by Armin Rudd and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9907: Measured Air Change Rates and Distribution Ventilation Air in a Single Family Home by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9905: Air Pressure and Building Envelopes by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9904: Unvented-cathedralized attics: Where we've been and where we're going by Armin Rudd, Joseph Lstiburek, Kohta Ueno — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9802: Performance of Building America Initiative Houses with Unvented Attics and Tile Roofs Constructed by Pulte Homes, Las Vegas Division by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0505: Residential Dehumidification Systems Research for Hot-Humid Climates by Armin Rudd, Joseph Lstiburek, Kohta Ueno — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0402: Singing the "blues" in the key of "low-e" by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0205: Moisture Control for Buildings by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0702: Monitored Indoor Moisture and Temperature Conditions in Hot-Humid US Residences by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0303: Ventilation and Air Leakage by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0302: Roof and Attic Ventilation Issues in Hot-Humid Climates by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0204: Practical and Effective Approaches to Residential Ventilation for Production Builders by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9902: Mold Control in Publicly Funded Housing Developments by Betsy Pettit, FAIA and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9901: Air Distribution Fan and Outside Air Damper Recycling Control by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9701: Measurement of Attic Temperatures and Cooling Energy Use in Vented and Sealed Attics in Las Vegas, Nevada by Armin Rudd and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9402: Establishing Priorities for the Design of Affordable, Environmentally Responsible Housing in Dallas, Texas, a Mixed Climate Zone by Betsy Pettit, FAIA and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9302: Humidity Control in the Humid South by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0504: Integrating Systems for Green Design by Betsy Pettit, FAIA — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0301: Unvented Roof Summary Article by Kohta Ueno — last modified 2009/07/10

RR-0203: Relative Humidity by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0101b: Moisture, Building Enclosures, and Mold—Part II by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/09/11

RR-0101a: Moisture, Building Enclosures, and Mold—Part I by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/09/11

RR-0003: An Advanced Systems Engineering Approach to Affordable Single Family Homes by Betsy Pettit, FAIA — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0002: Practical Approaches to Residential Ventilation for Improved Durability and Indoor Air Quality by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9801: Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates by Armin Rudd and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0001: Measurement of Ventilation and Interzonal Distribution in Single-Family Homes by Armin Rudd and Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9301: Phase-Change Material Wallboard for Distributed Thermal Storage in Buildings by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-9401: Development of Moisture Storage Coatings for Enthalpy Storage Wallboard by Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0701: Whole House Ventilation Systems Options—Phase 1 Simulation Study by Joseph Lstiburek, Betsy Pettit, Armin Rudd — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0401: Conditioned Crawl Space Construction, Performance and Codes by Joseph Lstiburek — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0502: Review of Residential Ventilation Technologies by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0601: Analysis of Indoor Environmental Data by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/20

RR-0501: Guide to Insulating Sheathing by Joseph Lstiburek and Peter Baker — last modified 2009/04/16

RR-0202: Basement Insulation Systems by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2008/10/16

RR-0201: Advanced Framing: Using Wood Efficiently From Optimizing Design to Minimizing the Dumpster by Building Science Corporation — last modified 2009/10/28