We have encountered several difficulties performing energy simulations with VRF / VRV systems. It seems that both eQUEST and Energy Plus do not have the possibility to simulate such systems....

The project we are working on is a 170,000 SF plus vitamin manufacturing facility with over 10% laboratory space. It does not qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating given too much "other" space....

I have a building 27,000 sf Office building with a 2,000 sf TI space that will be rented out later. Because the TI space will be a shell, I'm wondering if it needs to be flushed out at the same...

Looks like Pilot Credit 4 is limited to Hospitals and has a very narrow scope.

How about providing an additional Pilot ACP that would test out an Alternative Compliance Path for DCV in EB...

the first phase of this project will only be multi-occupant spaces - so the first portion of thecredit can't be met.
can you confirm? is there another option?

If a credit is listed twice in the same zip code for RP credits, is it safe to assume that it counts as two additional points?

For example in Pennsylvania zip code 19103 for Commercial...

Is there any protocol for a scenario where there are two buildings joined by an indoor atrium space? One building prohibits smoking, the LEED project, and the adjacent building does not. There...

We’re working on a two stories building that is seeking LEED NC v3 certification. This building considers two vegetal strategies on its design.
1. The first one is a deciduous vineclimb...

In oder to comply with this credit, coud I consider every vehicle that uses natural gas, even though the NG is a limited natural resource?

This may have already been addressed. If so, my apologies.

Basically, I am working on a dorm that has installed their furniture 6 months or so ago but is finalizing their LEED...