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Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.

This Standard establishes the minimum requirements to evaluate a residence with regards to energy efficiency, water conservation, occupant comfort, and indoor air quality.

Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...

ASTM standard providing test methods for determining duct air leakage in low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

Technical report detailing a study in which actual cooling loads are compared to modeled cooling loads.

Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.

Report outlining how Smart ventilation controls (SVC) balance energy consumption, comfort, and IAQ by optimizing mechanical ventilation operation to reduce the heating and/or cooling loads, improve management of indoor moisture, and maintain IAQ equivalence according to ASHRAE 62.2.

Report summarizing approaches to addressing duct leakage in hot humid climates.

Report discussing the benefits of modern evaporative cooling systems for use in hot dry climate zones.

U.S. DOE report summarizing findings from literature and research relevant to HVAC installation practices.

Standard describing methods for testing the airtightness of buildings and HVAC equipment.

Test method that measures the capture efficiency of wall-mounted domestic range hoods under controlled conditions in a test chambers which available for preview and purchase at the link and was published in the year 2018.

NAFA’s user guide for understanding ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2012.