Energy Reference
Energy Source
Directory: A Guide
to Products Used in
Energy Efficient
Construction (Iris
Communications,
1993; 503/484-
9353). Three-ring
binder, 11x12, 500 pages. $175.
Life has been a whole lot easier
around the office since Energy Source
Directory arrived. Housed in a threering
binder, the 500-page reference is
the most complete and most useful
guide to specialized products and
materials for energy-efficient construction
that I've seen. It's divided
into 15 categories, including Air
Leakage Control, Heating, Indoor
Ventilation, Insulation, Lighting,
Moisture Control, and Water Conservation.
Each product listing has
its own page and provides contact
information, specifications, a list of
applicable certifications and codes,
and a product description ranging in
length from a few sentences to
several paragraphs. Products are
indexed by manufacturer and trade
name at the end