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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Website homepage for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA).
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard outlining industry procedure for sizing residential duct systems.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard covering equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condo­miniums, town houses and manufactured homes.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard covering sizing strategies for all types of cooling and heating equipment, as well as how to use comprehensive manufacturer’s performance data on sensible, latent, or heating capacity for various operating conditions.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Standard providing a universally accepted definition for quality installation for residential and commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning applications.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Document detailing the requirements, roles, and obligations for participants in an organized effort, ensuring that HVAC installations comply with the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI – 2010 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) QI Standard.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Webpage of ACCA’s Quality Standards outlining precisely the procedures that contractors should follow when designing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and verifying indoor environment systems.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Radiant, hydronics, geothermal -- they are a vital part of modern comfort and energy solutions. ACCA helps hydronics contractors operate at peak performance.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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The Technician's Guide equips practitioners with the knowledge to properly implement all of the measurement procedures required in the HVAC QI Specification.