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Rammed Earth Walls for Buildings.

Description: Describes how to construct a building that uses rammed earth for walls.
Date: May 1937
Creator: Betts, M. C. (Morris Cotgrave), 1875-1936 & Miller, T. A. H. (Thomas Arrington Huntington), 1885-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Modernizing farmhouses.

Description: Describes methods for updating farmhouses with modern conveniences.
Date: April 1936
Creator: Ashby, Wallace, b. 1890 & Nash, Walter H. (Walter Howard), 1896-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farm slaughtering and use of lamb and mutton.

Description: Describes the use of lamb and mutton in meals, and methods for slaughtering, butchering, and preparing it. Discusses the reasons for its limited use.
Date: December 1920
Creator: Potts, C. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The use of logs and poles in farm construction.

Description: Explains methods for choosing logs and using them in the construction of buildings on the farm.
Date: September 1940
Creator: Miller, T. A. H. (Thomas Arrington Huntington), 1885-
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Building America: Better Methods Deliver Big Benefits for Homebuilders

Description: An overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America Program and how it works with the U.S. building industry to demonstrate the benefits of energy efficient integrated systems in residential construction.
Date: October 28, 2000
Creator: Group, Brandegee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Whole House Fan

Description: An informational fact sheet about the energy-cost benefits of a whole house fan, installation tips, and selection criteria.
Date: March 19, 1999
Creator: Group, Brandegee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Adobe or sun-dried brick for farm buildings.

Description: Describes an efficient method of making and using adobe in the form of sun-dried bricks; describes how adobe bricks can be used in different parts of a building, such as: the roof, the boundary walls, the foundation, etc.
Date: August 1949
Creator: Miller, T. A. H. (Thomas Arrington Huntington), 1885- & Molander, Edward G.
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Solar Decathlon 2002: The Event in Review

Description: This book describes the first Solar Decathlon, a competition for college and university students, which took place on the National Mall in fall 2002. Student teams competed to design, build, and operate the most attractive, energy-efficient house that used only solar energy. In addition to the competition, the Solar Decathlon was also a public event. The book describes the events on the Mall, including technical details about the ten contests that comprised the competition and descriptions of t… more
Date: June 1, 2004
Creator: Eastment, M.; Hayter, S.; Nahan, R.; Stafford, B.; Warner, C.; Hancock, E. et al.
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Texas Toys and Games

Description: Collected information about popular toys and games relevant to the state of Texas, including folk toys, folk games, sports, dances, songs and other recreations. The index of contributors begins on page 245 and the index of toys and games begins on page 249.
Date: 2017
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press
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BTS Case Study: The Galloway Family Home

Description: Case study of an energy-efficient Habitat for Humanity house that uses 30% less energy than conventional residential construction. The project was part of the Jimmy Carter Work Project in rural Appalachia in 1997.
Date: March 8, 1999
Creator: Group, Brandegee
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Farmhouse: Split-Level Expansible.

Description: Summarizes a design and floor plan for a split-level farmhouse. Includes illustrations and photographs of the exterior and interior of the house.
Date: June 1954
Creator: United States. Agricultural Research Service.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Poultry houses and fixtures.

Description: Discusses the essential principles of poultry housing. Includes photographs, plans, and instructions for constructing poultry fixtures, buildings, and other equipment.
Date: 1940
Creator: Jull, Morley A. (Morley Allan), 1885-1959 & Lee, Alfred R., b. 1887
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Beef on the farm : slaughtering, cutting, curing.

Description: Describes the methods for slaughtering fresh beef on the farm; provides instructions outlining procedures for cutting and curing beef.
Date: 1950
Creator: Black, W. H. (William Henry), 1888-1949 & McComas, E. W. (Earl W.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Texas Toys and Games

Description: Collected information about popular toys and games relevant to the state of Texas, including folk toys, folk games, sports, dances, songs and other recreations. The index of contributors begins on page 245 and the index of toys and games begins on page 249.
Date: 1989
Creator: Abernethy, Francis Edward
Partner: UNT Press
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Prototype house provides test case for energy-efficient systems: Mitchell Homes, Pensacola, Florida; Building America Project summary fact sheet

Description: The Carbelle prototype house is a new design produced under the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. Working with other members of the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings, Mitchell Homes developed the Carbelle as an energy-efficient upgrade to one of their standard models. By treating all design aspects of the house as a system and involving all stakeholders in the process, Mitchell expects to decrease on-site energy use for space heating and cooling by as much as 40%… more
Date: January 10, 2000
Creator: Hendron, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Cost saving system trade-offs for hot climates

Description: This Building America fact sheet compares the energy performance of vented roofs versus unvented roofs and high performance windows versus conventional double glazed windows in homes in Tucson, Arizona. The houses are models in the Pulte Home Corporations' Retreat at the Bluffs housing development and have controlled mechanical ventilation to insure air exchange required for good indoor air quality. The design approach addresses the effect of air leakage in ductwork and air handlers in vented a… more
Date: July 21, 1999
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pulte homes - Las Vegas, Nevada: Cost-saving system trade-offs for hot, dry climates: Building America fact sheet

Description: Building America houses in Las Vegas, Nevada, are using state-of-the-art building materials and systems to provide residents with much lower energy bills than standard construction. The houses use unvented roofs, high-performance windows, and combo domestic hot-water and air-conditioning units.
Date: November 12, 1999
Creator: Hendron, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Building America Developments and Ground Breaking News: Aug. 2000 issue

Description: Building America Developments on-line newsletter highlights the Erie-Ellington Homes publicly-funded housing project in Boston, Massachusetts. A Building America and industry partnership that produced energy-efficient manufactured homes built with foam core panels is featured. Also, Habitat for Humanity dedicates two energy-efficient test houses in East Tennessee, and affordable, healthy homes are offered in metro Atlanta. Upcoming events in the Building America Program are also listed.
Date: September 8, 2000
Creator: Hendron, B.; Epstein, K. & Anderson, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Small Wind Electric Systems: A U.S. Consumer's Guide

Description: The U.S. Consumer's Guide for Small Wind Electric systems provides consumers with enough information to help them determine if a small wind electric system can provide all or a portion of the energy they need for their home or business based on their wind resource, energy needs, and their economics. Topics discussed in the guide include: how to make your home more energy efficient, how to choose the right size turbine, the parts of a wind electric system, determining if there is enough wind res… more
Date: October 31, 2002
Creator: O'Dell, K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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