It isn't exactly hot off the press but you might like to know there is a guide available online for understanding and minimizing the risk of mold in new homes. The document, titled "A California Builder's Guide to Reducing Mold Risk," is actually a report to the California Energy Commission dated April 12, 2006. According to lead authors Lew Harriman and Neil Leslie, "interviews with experts in the field provided an up-to-date sampling of the most relevant issues related to moisture intrusion in building assemblies. The (mostly peer reviewed) literature created a supporting foundation of information detailing background on the moisture intrusion issues cited by the experts in the field, as well as other issues."