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LEED v4.1- Third Party Certifications

NC-v4 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Pablo Jimeno on Mar 26, 2019, 2:26 pm

Hello All,

We are considering adopting LEEDv4.1 requirements for the Low Emitting Materials credit across our projects.

We note that...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Oct 24, 2024, 9:18 am

Errors in the ASHRAE AEDG Table excel file?

CI-v4 EAc2: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Mark Terpstra on Sep 30, 2024, 6:06 pm

The workbook available on the USGBC website does not appear to be properly updating when changing the climate zones. Here are some examples for k-12 schools:

  • Climate zone 6 in the...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Oct 24, 2024, 8:18 am

What does the "three times the head height" measure mean?

CS-v4 EQc5: Quality Views
posted by Marine Petrosyan on Sep 5, 2023, 10:54 am

There is a requirement for projects with unobstructed views, for regularly occupied floor area within three times the head height. But I can't figure out, and can't find any explanation about how...

Last reply: Nadav Malin, Oct 24, 2024, 8:08 am

Energy modeling of Seconday pump in equest:

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by PURUSHOTHAMAN on Oct 9, 2024, 2:08 am

In my project, for the base case as per ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Sys-8, I need to model both the primary and secondary pumps in the chilled water loop. However, in eQUEST, the default loop is created...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Oct 24, 2024, 8:06 am

Gender neutral restrooms

NC-v4 WEc2: Indoor water use reduction
posted by Karla Mugica on Oct 11, 2024, 12:43 pm

A project is being worked on that includes gender-neutral bathrooms, which have toilets with the same flow rate (this applies to all bathrooms in the building). The question is: how should this...

Last reply: Maria Porter, Oct 24, 2024, 6:53 am

Equipments to be Commissioned for Fundamental Commissioning

NC-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Daisuke Miura on Oct 10, 2024, 9:31 pm

Hi, I have a question regarding the scope of equipments to be commissioned for Fundamental Commissioning. 

LEED guidelines specifies Mechanical (HVAC&R), plumbing, Electrical (...

Last reply: Andrey Kuznetsov, Oct 24, 2024, 6:28 am

Helps with operations

Pilot-Credits INpc125: Inclusive Design
posted by Husam Haron on Oct 22, 2024, 4:22 am

Just sharing.

We're working on a campus with several data center buildings. When the idea of Inclusive Design (called "universal design" - UD in my country)  was proposed, there were...

Last reply: Nadav Malin, Oct 24, 2024, 6:24 am

Exclusion of Swimming pool Water/Energy consumption from main building consumption

EBOM-v4.1 WEc1: Water Performance
posted by P Kumar on Sep 25, 2024, 1:45 pm

We are working on a v4.1 recertification retreat/ resort property in India. Our query is can swimming pool...

Last reply: Andrey Kuznetsov, Oct 24, 2024, 6:11 am

Seeking Insights on Implementing All Gender Restrooms (WEpc147) Pilot Credit

NC-v4.1 INc1: Innovation
posted by Teresa Cortes on Jan 29, 2024, 3:01 pm

Hello LEED Community,

I'm involved in a project pursuing the WEpc147 All Gender Restrooms pilot credit. Our aim is to create inclusive and comfortable restroom facilities for all users,...

Last reply: Allison Johnson, Oct 23, 2024, 5:40 pm

Requesting to Give Greater Emphasis to Live Plants Considering its Significance in Improving Indoor Air Quality and Well-being

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Indoor Environmental Quality 2nd Public Comment
posted by Pio Vitharana on Oct 23, 2024, 2:45 pm

LEED Rating System

Interior Design & Construction: Commercial Interiors

We have reviewed the LEED v5 rating system and are pleased to see the...