Wheel. That is a tool that makes a lot more sense. Log in or register to post comments Mark Terpstra LEEDuser Basic Member April 23, 2024- 12:22 pm The Rainwater Management credit sets a very high...

is there a performance standard the project will be held to for “minimizing” and “addressing” those noise concerns? As it is, there is a lot of room for interpretation as to what is good enough and I would be worried...

For example, consider the issue of crystilline silica or pulverized sand which is in a lot of building products, usually over 1%. The reason that is listed for silica is the danger of cancer due to inhaling fine...

I am using AutoCASE software to pursue the Informing Design Using Triple Bottom Line Analysis Pilot Credit as well as this Pilot Credit.  It is interesting to see the results of the report.  INpc122 ...

Hi All, Noted in the Step-by-Step Guidance, Step 2. Option 1. saying that: A landscaping plan showing native plants may be provided to confirm that irrigation will not be required, based on local rainfall and plants’ water demands. So, does it mean GBCI would accept a landscaping plan having all plants native require no irrigation after establisment period? Under the premise that the landscaping area is "rain reachable". And no calculation is needed?  Thanks a lot! WEc1 ...

as a separate line item.  Since air is the main path for harmful exposure, dust control methods should be primary and worthy of "points"... Also, re: disinfection devices, dry steam vapor machines...

Dear All, As we know that the total water demand of irrigation do impact the Water storage Tank sizing, Plant sizing and Network sizing. The LEED calculator do provide the end rusult with let say 33% (Lets consider 100 m3/day baseline & 67 m3/day after 33% reduction) reduction from the base line. Now which value we should use for our irrigation design to follow i.e. 100 0r 67 m3/day. Actually our project designer is using the baseline value, which i believe is wrong, as this way we are not benefiting from the LEED reduction in total water demand and consequently the system size. Kindly...

"The counted uses must represent at least three of the five categories, exclusive of the building’s primary use category." This language has posed a challenge for projects in v4/4.1 especially those in the Civic and Services categories. Those two categories are so broad and diverse that well-connected projects can get caught up by not having enough OTHER uses. I appreciate the intent behind this, e.g. not just letting a project in a retail strip earn the credit for being near a lot of stores even if the whole development is isolated and car dependent. I think removing...

Hello,LEEDuser!!!! My project is planning to contract at least 10year more than 10 Gwh.(not confirmed about wind or PV but the amount is fixed, located in same utility service area) In this case, with contract paper and Letter of Commitment which contain certain percentage of total annual electricity will be used by PPA electricity, Can I get EAc5 v4 renewable energy credit? and also, Can I get more point at EAc2?? additionally, If there is certain standard that can define PPA please teach me(for exmple, Green-e Certified REC at EAc7 credit) Thanks a lot:) Have a nice Day! EAc5 ...

in the process, often before LEED is under consideration, so the outreach done might not be in line with what this prerq asks for. There are also so many gray areas here (who are the right stakeholders, what...