Solving Heating, Cooling, Comfort and Energy Problems Using Building Science and Engineering

Understanding Vapor Barriers by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation (access via links page)

Moisture Control for Buildings by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation

Moisture in Buildings by John Straube of Building Science Corp.

Principles of Rain Control for Enclosure Design by John Straube of Building Science Corp.

Vapor Barriers and Wall Design by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation

Humidity Control in the Humid South by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation

Read Before Designing, Building or Renovate   by Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Corp

Right Sizing Air Conditioning Systems From the EPA’s Energy Star Program

Advanced Framing

Builders Guides—Georgia—Great information—See Building Science Corporation web site for climate specific guides.

Builders Foundation Handbook—By Oak Ridge National Labs

Builders Guide—Louisiana—Link to their site

Earth Craft House Tech Guidelines

Certified Comfort Home

Impact of Evaporator Coil Air Flow in Residential Air Conditioning Systems  - Florida Solar Energy Center

Crawlspace Design - Nathan Yost of Building Science Corporation

Heat Flow Basics - John Straube

Are You Using Manual J8 Correctly? - Glenn Hourahan and Hank Rutkowski

Bigger is Not Always Better - Sizing Air Conditioners Properly - John Proctor of Proctor Engineering

Sizing and Selecting Equipment for Proper Humidity Control - Glenn C. Hourahan

Beware of Filter Pressure Drop - Kevin O’Neill of Carolina Cooling and Plumbing