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CONTENTS

PA RT X A P P E N D I C E S
APPENDIX A APPENDIX G

1497

Metrication, SI Units, and Conversions

APPENDIX B

1499

Standards/Guidelines for Energy- and Resource-Efficient Building Design 1665

APPENDIX H

Climatic Conditions for the United States, Canada, and Mexico 1505
APPENDIX C

Annual Solar Performance

APPENDIX I

1669

Solar and Daylighting Design Data

APPENDIX D

1531

Economic Analysis
APPENDIX J

1701

Lamp Data 1577

APPENDIX K

1707 1711

Solar Geometry
APPENDIX E

Sound Transmission Data for Walls

APPENDIX L

Thermal Properties of Materials and Assemblies 1591

APPENDIX F

Sound Transmission and Impact Insulation Data for Floor/Ceiling Constructions 1723
APPENDIX M

Heating and Cooling Design Guidelines and Information 1645

Design Analysis Software

1733

Index

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