Building Resource
A list describing the cooling or air conditioning features of the building.6/20/2024| Standard Value | Definition | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Attic Fan | The property has an attic fan. | — |
| Ceiling Fan(s) | The property has one or more ceiling fans. | — |
| Central Air | The property has central air conditioning. | — |
| Chiller System | A cooling system that removes heat by circulating water or other liquid coolant through a closed system and then releasing the heat outside. | — |
| Common | The property uses a common cooling system shared by multiple units. | — |
| Cooling Towers | A cooling system typically used in large-scale applications that cools by using water to remove heat from the building and then releasing it outside. | — |
| Dual | The cooling system has two units. | — |
| Ductless | The cooling system does not have ducted or a wall/window-type unit. A mini-split is a common type of ductless system where an outdoor condenser is... | — |
| Electric | The cooling system is powered by electricity. | — |
| Electronic Air Filter | An HVAC device that electronically removes contaminants from the air. | — |
| ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment | The cooling system is qualified as ENERGY STAR. | — |
| Evaporative Cooling | The cooling system works by way of water evaporation rather than a compressor and coolant. Evaporative cooling systems are often referred to as swamp... | — |
| Exhaust Fan | The structure has an exhaust fan. | — |
| Gas | The cooling system is powered by gas. | — |
| Geothermal | The cooling system runs on a geothermal source. | — |
| Heat Pump | A system that exchanges heat between a warm and cool space. The heat exchange is done between the dwelling and another air space, like outdoors; or a... | — |
| Humidity Control | The cooling system includes humidity control. | — |
| Multi Units | The cooling system includes more than one unit. | — |
| None | The property includes no cooling system. | — |
| Office Area Only | The property has cooling in the office area only. | — |
| Other | The cooling system is different or has features that are not included on this list. | — |
| Partial | The building or structure is partially cooled. | — |
| Roof Turbine(s) | The cooling system utilizes a roof turbine. | — |
| Separate Meters | The cooling system has separate meters for its multiple units/zones. | — |
| Varies by Unit | The cooling equipment varies by unit. | — |
| Wall Unit(s) | The cooling system is stand alone and mounted in an opening in an outer wall. | — |
| Wall/Window Unit(s) | The cooling system is mounted in an opening in the wall or in a window. | — |
| Whole House Fan | The property has a whole house fan. | — |
| Window Unit(s) | The cooling system is window mounted. | — |
| Zoned | The cooling system has more than one zone. | — |