I don't think a zero waste audit would be considered a valid form of methodology for Option 1. That discourages applicants to focus on contamination because often times volume calcs and hauler reports...

in CNT's methodology to the home and the work location. That double counting is also present in LEED Zero Carbon's commuter survey form. What we do know is that average car lifetimes have been continually...

An exterior ground area (level zero) above underground parking garage (level-1) is considered nonroof surface? If the underground space (level-1) is regularly occupied (e.g. a conference room), does the above exterior ground area (level zero) qualify as roof?  Thank you in advance!  SSc5 Europe – Southern ...

my contract (100% renewable energy supply) and decrease to "0" (zero) those convertion factors.  2) if so, may I apply thagt only to the Proposed Design? Or I have to apply the "0 kg....

Laura Soma Sustainability Manager GLY Construction, Inc LEEDuser Premium Member 3 thumbs up August 21, 2024- 1:18 pm In my region, different mix designs tend to have different recyclabled content values so I list each mix design on a separate line item.  Additionally, I always request an EPD for each different mix design. Some ready mix suppliers have agreements in place with EPD producers or can create them through the NRMCA. Log in or register to post comments ...

Russ Pellegrino Technical Director Centek Laboratories, LLC LEEDuser Basic Member 16 thumbs up September 12, 2024- 8:04 am Kelsey, Is this a what criteria are you following LEED 3.2, V4, 4.1. There are still a lot dorms  following the LEED 3.2 criteria... Log in or register to post comments ...

Andrey Kuznetsov ESG consultant, LEED AP BD+C Self Employed LEEDuser Basic Member 33 thumbs up October 24, 2024- 6:11 am Interesting issue. ASAIK it must be included and modeled the same at baseline and proposed buildings, otherwise you haven't filed apropriate explanation why it's more efficient in proposed building (for instance- reheating of pool whater from chiller hot line).  Log in or register to post comments ...

height would be zero or if it would be the distance from level zero to level 2 where the luminaire is located. 2. The top floor of the project is a walkable terrace called open space, but it has a pergola...

I am currently working on a LEED v4 Healthcare project, and the Minimum IAQ Performance calculator does not have space types that would be typical for a medical center or hospital.  I feel we can pick a space type from the original list that best matches with the space types in the hospital, but I feel like a lot of the space types in the hospital may not match at all with any of the given spaces types in the calculator. Has anyone had the same issues with their calculators? EQp1 United States ...

content of 300 ppm," which could imply there is some content between zero and 300 ppm." MRc6 ...