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System vs. Zone Compliance

CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Harvard University Green Building Services on Jun 22, 2011, 1:42 pm

Is it the system or the zone that must comply with the ventilation requirements?

In May 2011 the USGBC updated the calculator for v2 projects (v3 doesn't appear to be updated) to check...

Last reply: Roger Chang, Jul 13, 2011, 4:47 pm

Green Globes

Green Globes Discussion Forum
posted by Chris VanderWeyden on Jul 13, 2011, 3:28 pm

David Eldridge Energy Efficiency Ninja Grumman/Butkus Associates LEEDuser Premium Member 68 thumbs up July 13, 2011- 3:34 pm To clarify, my experience is with the US Based Green Building Initiative, not the Canadian version. (These are separate entities.) Log in or register to post comments David Eldridge Energy Efficiency Ninja Grumman/Butkus Associates LEEDuser Premium Member 68 thumbs up July 13, 2011- 3:41 pm I seem to have lost my original post: Assuming people on this forum are generally familiar with LEED's advantages, here are three advantages for Green Globes. As I mention above, my experience...

Last reply: David Eldridge, Jul 13, 2011, 3:41 pm

A troubled history

Green Globes Discussion Forum
posted by Raphael Sperry on Jul 13, 2011, 1:14 pm

In terms of negatives users should be aware of, I find the origins of Green globes quite troubling. The original system was launched as a competitor to LEED, although it was actually was very...

ADC is not recycling- Support the change

General forums
posted by Mark Thompson on Nov 23, 2010, 2:22 pm

The stated intent of MR: Construction and Demolition Waste Management is: "To divert constuction, renovation and demolition debris from disposal in landfills and incinerators and recover...

Last reply: Jeff Jones, Jul 13, 2011, 11:47 am

What if 2/3 of the project is Major Refurbishment?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Maya Karkour on Jul 13, 2011, 5:12 am

Hello,

I was wondering if I could get your opinion on which LEED Scheme I should use.
Our client wants to entirely refurbish a school block that is 100 years
old. Windows, HVAC...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jul 13, 2011, 10:31 am

For Option 2, the credit

CI-2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity
posted by Sam Keehn on Jul 12, 2011, 6:04 am

For Option 2, the credit requirements states:
-locate the project within 1/2 mile of residential area
-locate the project within 1/2 mile of 10 services
-has pedestrian access...

Last reply: Larry Jones, Jul 13, 2011, 9:45 am

Should I use LEED NC retail for a car dealership?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Cesar Ruiz on Jul 9, 2011, 12:43 pm

We are working on the certification process of a car dealership. Could somebody confirm if we should use LEED NC retail instead of LEED NC?

Thank you very much

Last reply: Cesar Ruiz, Jul 12, 2011, 7:53 pm

Energy audits of current practices

EBOM-2009 EAc2.1: Existing building commissioning - investigation and analysis
posted by Maria Unruh on Sep 7, 2010, 6:05 pm

I am currently working on a warehouse going for LEED...

Last reply: Sonrisa Lucero, Jul 12, 2011, 4:08 pm

Ongoing Commissioning Overlap with New Building Commissioning

EBOM-2009 EAc2.3: Existing building commissioning - ongoing commissioning
posted by Doug Pierce, AIA on Aug 10, 2010, 7:16 pm

Has anyone purused this credit for a project previously receiving the Enhanced Commissioning Credit for LEED NC Certification? And if so, do you know if the performance period for the EB On-going...

Last reply: Sonrisa Lucero, Jul 12, 2011, 3:41 pm

WE Cr1 calculation for kitchen

CI-2009 WEc1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Marija Golubovic on Dec 17, 2010, 10:49 am

Building should be certified by LEED CI 2009. How does this credit apply on calculating water efficiency in commercial kitchens as a part of restorant?
Should kitchen be taken into account...

Last reply: breeze glazer, Jul 12, 2011, 2:49 pm