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NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

WE p1 for Commercial Interiors Retail - Process Water Use

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María Fernanda Aguirre
Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C
Renato Miranda and Associates
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Hi every one: I am working in a project in Chile, it is a Foodmarket located within a Mall which is also pursuing LEED Certification. This Foodmarket considers Ice Machines and other Commercial equipment which must be included in calculations to demonstrate pre-requisite's compliance. It is the first time for me doing this calculations and though I downloaded from leedonline an active form sample I do not know how to carry out these calculations for process water savings as I can't figger out which means ADO (it appears in the form and I don't know what it means and obviously how to obtain this number) and the last Water Use Guide has no content regarding to this item. Does any one has any example or guide that can provide me in order to clarify how calculations must be done?. I am very confused about all the numbers I have to introduce in the form. Please help me......

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Helena Larsson
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Skanska Sweden
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Thu, 01/10/2013 - 08:01

Hi Maria I recently faced the same challenge and had to figure out how to document the ice machines, dishwashers etc. However, my project was NC retail so I'm not sure if there are some differences in the forms. If you want me to email you my calculations and the data I used I'm happy to do so. I find that easier than trying to explain every step on this page. Best Regards, Helena Skanska Sweden
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María Fernanda Aguirre
Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C
Renato Miranda and Associates
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Thu, 01/10/2013 - 11:43

Dear Helena: You can't imagine how happy made me your reply. I will be more than grateful to receive any help you can provide me. I agree than calculations themselves may be more instructive than explain all step by step with narratives. My e mail is ma.fda.a@gmail.com or fernanda.aguirre@edificioverde.com. Thanks so much. Will be in touch..... Best regards, María Fernanda Aguirre

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