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A Unique Situation for an Addition

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Michael Kros on Jul 22, 2010, 2:27 pm

We are working on getting an addition certified under version 3.0 that is being added onto an original...

Last reply: Michael Kros, Jul 23, 2010, 3:13 pm

E1 E0 wood

CI-2009 IEQc4.4: Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by Vivian Wan on Jul 23, 2010, 4:01 am

do you know whether E1 and E0...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jul 23, 2010, 11:00 am

Should I consider in this Prerequisite also the Restrooms?

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Claudia Rieger on Jul 8, 2010, 2:07 pm

Hi everybody,
from the precedent thread I understood that when I have a 100% OA system and multizone, I have to use Ev=1.

Now, let´s go to the question, I have a single...

Last reply: Carrie Lai, Jul 22, 2010, 10:43 pm

Rated Power

CI-2009 EAc1.4: Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
posted by Victoria Lockhart on May 18, 2010, 9:48 am

not sure if im understanding the Reference Guide correctly: for the calculation do we use the default values for...

Last reply: Paul Conrad, Jul 22, 2010, 11:17 am

Air Testing Criteria

NC-2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy
posted by Vivian Wan on Jul 22, 2010, 2:29 am

Is there any guideline to the sampling criteria such as the measurement interval during the normal occupied hours? In Hong Kong the sampling period required by Env. Dept is on 8-hour basis with...

Last reply: Allison Beer McKenzie, Jul 22, 2010, 8:13 am

BAS- Lighitng Control for Hotel Spaces

EBOM-2009 EAc3.1: Performance measurement - building automation system
posted by Ashu Gupta on Jul 13, 2010, 6:12 am

Is it necessary to integrate the entire lighting to BMS such as Hotel lobby lighting, corridor lighting which is always ON (24*7)?

Also should guest rooms lighting integrate to BMS or not...

Last reply: Pierce Holstrom, Jul 21, 2010, 6:17 pm

EBOM change from 1993 to 1994 for WEp1/WEc2

General forums
posted by Peter Dahl on Jul 21, 2010, 3:00 pm

Also note that the July 19 addenda shifted the pre-/post-1993 fixture baseline to pre-/post-1994. Though this will only affect buildings with plumbing systems installed during 1993 or 1994, the...

Renewable Energy to improve Efficiency

EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by Heidi Creighton on Jun 17, 2010, 12:19 pm

If I have a PV system to offset the building energy use can I use it to show performance over 19% to meet the prerequisite (like in NC) or does the building efficiency stand alone to show 19%...

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Jul 21, 2010, 2:45 pm

Really

General forums
posted by on Jul 21, 2010, 10:43 am

I can't imagine the USGBC taking out non-potable water consumption out of it without giving some other incentive to pursue collection. Rainwater harvesting costs money and it's a good thing. If...

Last reply: , Jul 21, 2010, 11:05 am

From the current FAQ located

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posted by Tim Rogers on Jul 21, 2010, 10:53 am

From the current FAQ located here: http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=5732

Are international projects eligible...