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Definition of hard-lid ceiling?

NC-2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by Renee Shirey on Nov 28, 2011, 5:30 pm

I have a situation where I cannot eliminate a sloped acoustic ceiling with a gyp ceiling, and the walls do not go up to the deck (they go to the underside of trusses). To enclose the room, I...

Last reply: Allison Beer McKenzie, Nov 28, 2011, 6:43 pm

Applying steel primer

NC-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Michael Esposito on Jan 21, 2011, 8:13 pm

I have a steel fabricator applying a primer (grey) to the bar joists and steel for my project at thier facility. Do they still need to comply with the...

Last reply: Roberto Meza, Nov 28, 2011, 6:02 pm

Water Calculations for Landscape Irrigation

LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum
posted by Loretta Newcomer on Nov 28, 2011, 5:43 pm

I don't really have a question at this point. We have completed our project and submitted the paperwork; however, I would like to voice my frustration over the water calculation tool. I feel...

Wood costs- per vendor or end user (project contractors)?

NC-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood
posted by Victoria Lockhart on Jun 14, 2011, 5:51 am

We are having some problems getting the necessary invoices from suppliers to our project contractors, as this reveals the project contractors' price mark up from vendor to client. Have others...

Last reply: Joel Register, Nov 28, 2011, 2:54 pm

LEED NC rating for Non AC buildings

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Sundararaj Subburaman on Nov 18, 2011, 5:03 am

is on you to show that what you propose is better than standard practice. As Marcus noted, this has been addressed multiple times in this forum. Please read through some of the previous postings. Log...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 28, 2011, 2:41 pm

Radiant Temperature Measurement

EBOM-2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant comfort - thermal comfort monitoring
posted by Sonrisa Lucero on Oct 10, 2011, 5:04 pm

In the picture on the "Bird's Eye View" page, there is a picture of an infrared thermometer. This would take the temperature of an object. However, in order to comply with this credit, it is my...

Last reply: Jeremy Poling, Nov 28, 2011, 1:44 pm

Process for corrective action

CS-2009 EAc5.2: Measurement and verification - tenant submetering
posted by Maya Karkour on Apr 27, 2011, 3:50 am

Hello,

One of the requirements of EA Credit 5.2 is to "provide a process for corrective action if the results of the M&V plan indicate that energy savings are not being achieved"....

Last reply: Gordon Shymko, Nov 28, 2011, 1:24 pm

Gross ARI rated cooling capacity

NC-2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Devani PERERA on Apr 27, 2011, 7:12 am

Hi,
Where should I get the "gross ARI rated cooling capacity" for air to water heat pumps ? This is not covered by ARI 550/590 which usually applies to chillers. On the technical data...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Nov 28, 2011, 1:09 pm

EAp2- Compliance to ASHRAE standards

CI-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Paolo Losi on Nov 25, 2011, 6:39 am

Hi all,
we are willing to pursue LEED CI certification for our office in Italy. The only alterations we intend to do are the following:
• install new water closet features,
•...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Nov 28, 2011, 12:42 pm

Including Mezzanines in the Energy Model

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Kellie Hollenbeck on Oct 13, 2011, 11:50 am

We are clear that for the total Gross Floor Area we have to include mezzanines. The project mezzanines are open to the floor below and are not used as...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Nov 28, 2011, 11:54 am