We have a multi unit high rise residential bldg. and we are attempting to provide natural ventilation to all units using the operable windows and sliding doors. We have confirmed the amount of...

The civil engineer on my project is having trouble finding a source for exactly how the annual rainfall volume is supposed to be calculated. Can anyone point me (us) to an example or resource...

Is reclaimed...

mention "EAc2...option 1" you actually mean EAp2, in LEED-NC. This forum covers LEED-CI, EAc1.1. In any case, as your question refers to EAp2, your energy model will be based on Title 24-2005,...

This note is for CALGreen but thought I'd share anyway.

The Light Pollution credit under CALGreen is now considered voluntary until July 1st. Also, the credit has been changed...

Hi everyone,

how do we have to document the WE P1 for a core & shell building? WE P1 is according to Appendix 4 (Reference Guide) Case A. " When documenting with Case A credits,...

I am working on an international project that has novelty lighting and lighting that displays cafe food. Are either of these exempt from EAc1.1? Is there a resource that gives the gist of ASHRAE...

Hi all,

The requirements in the guidance state:
"Calculate the daylight illumination for each applicable space using the following daylight criterion: Clear sky conditions at both 9...

Does anybody know how to calculate borrowed light streaming into private cell offices formed by glazed partitions but programmed deep near the core within an open space?

In pursuit of this...

We are considering trellises with plants and/or vines on top to cover 50% of the parking. Although this is not quite vegetated green roof, it does put the parking under cover. What are your...