We have a project in Mexico that is seeking LEED Certification. The reinforcing steel bars are made out of junk metals. The junk vendors sell to the manufacturer and do not have any...

Hi all,

I am not sure this is the best place to post this query...

We are working on a high rise multi-family residential project outside the US

Normally we would assess...

In a recent LEED project, we face problems while setting up energy model for a complex design, in which there are 7 smal buildings based on a large underground garge. However, they are applied as...

Ravi, would you mind posting this question to the forum we have set up for EQc8.1 questions? People working on this credit and able to answer your question...

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Could the dedicated recyclable area be located in the same area as the main garbage bins, if the bins are properly labeled and the space is sufficient for both? Or would we need a clear...

We have a project with substantial amount of Gravel. It's part of a soil profile and also for general new construction. It's been specified in the civil scope Division 31. Should we include this...

If you haven't already done so, check out the LEED rating system selection guidance document. This might point you in a specific...

As stated under "Economic Analysis" in Bird's Eye View, "...the LEED Reference Guide says to analyze conversion “and/or” replacement, many project teams don’t perform a complete analysis and fail...

Chris, we recently had a similar question come up in a forum on "owner signatories." I would recommend you check it out, and post if you have more thoughts...

Are steam process loads such as cage washing and glass cleaning included in these calculations and do they need to be monitored and included in the EUI values?

How about domestic hot water...