http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/publications.htmlVisit the Building America website to learn more about the program and access resources including meetings and webinars, case studies, and the full library of publications.en-us60http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heating_multifamily.pdfTue, 29 May 2012 12:45:29 GMThttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/hydronic_heating_multifamily.pdfThe ARIES Collaborative, a Department of Energy Building America research team, partnered with NeighborWorks America affiliate Homeowners' Rehab Inc. (HRI) of Cambridge, MA to implement and study improvements to the heating system in one of the non-profit’s housing developments. The heating control systems in the 42-unit Columbia CAST housing development were upgraded in an effort projected to reduce heating costs by 15% to 25%.http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_idea_exchange.pdfTue, 29 May 2012 12:34:43 GMThttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/expt_mtg_idea_exchange.pdfThis report describes results of a Building America expert meeting on September 13, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by the Building America Retrofit Alliance (BARA). This meeting provided a forum for presentations and discussions on the use of new media to work with remodelers and retrofit projects to improve energy efficiency and deliver research results from the Building America program to remodelers.http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdfFri, 25 May 2012 16:55:42 GMThttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/measure_guide_hybrid_found.pdfThis measure guideline provides recommendations for designs and variations for retrofit hybrid assemblies in improving interior foundation insulation and water management of basements. Variations include closed cell spray foam (ccSPF) with membrane waterproofing or air gap membrane drainage layers, rigid board foam insulation at flat walls (cast concrete or CMU block), a “partial drainage” detail making use of the bulk water drainage that occurs through the field of a rubble stone wall, and non-drained spray foam assemblies (including slab insulation).http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spring2012_stakeholder_mtg.pdfFri, 11 May 2012 15:03:25 GMThttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/spring2012_stakeholder_mtg.pdfThe Building America Spring 2012 Stakeholder Meeting was held on February 29-March 2, 2012, in Austin, Texas, and outlined stakeholder needs, collaboration opportunities, and research results as they relate to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Buildings Program. Presenters represented key industry stakeholders, as well as the 10 DOE Building America teams. Attendees represented a variety of industries, including manufacturing, government, nonprofit, and private sector programs.http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_mgmt_sheathings.pdfFri, 11 May 2012 11:58:31 GMThttp://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/water_mgmt_sheathings.pdfThere is an increasing market in liquid (or fluid) applied water management barriers for residential applications that could be used in place of tapes and other self-adhering membranes if applied correctly, especially around penetrations in the enclosure. This report discusses current best practices, recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved, and looks at some current laboratory testing and testing standards.