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Re: Parking Garage

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posted by David Posada on Aug 19, 2010, 6:36 pm

It seems reasonable to exclude the garage from the project boundary and still use its spaces for SSc4.3 and 4.4. Version 2.2 was less prescriptive in stating how the site boundary was to be...

Metered Energy Use

NC-2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification
posted by Rebecca Molldrem on Aug 9, 2010, 9:12 am

The credit requirements say, "The M&V period must cover at least 1 year of post-construction occupancy". This however, isn't saying that we can't complete this credit until one year after...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 19, 2010, 4:41 pm

Computer load

CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Diana Wellenbrink on Aug 18, 2010, 11:11 pm

Should a computer be calculated as 400W or according to Energy star in our case 175 KWh/annual or around 80 W?: ref: http...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Aug 19, 2010, 8:05 am

DES Guidance

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posted by Christopher Schaffner on Aug 18, 2010, 3:43 pm

One thing to look out for - while teams can now pick either Option 1 or Option 2, note that each options have point limitations. Under Option 1, projects can only earn a maximum of half the...

Outdoor Track

Schools-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Linda Davisson on Aug 18, 2010, 12:14 pm

Our school project has an outdoor track made of rubber. Is this considered a hardscape or can it count as open space?

Thanks

Last reply: David Posada, Aug 18, 2010, 12:28 pm

Pressure of water supply for faucets/showerheads

EBOM-2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by Yong Lee Low on Jul 27, 2010, 4:10 am

Does the flow rate to be specified in the online template for all the kitchen/public and private lavatory faucets/showerheads to be at a specific PSI? For. eg. the showerhead used in the building...

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Aug 18, 2010, 11:45 am

Original Building Compliance

CI-2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal comfort - design
posted by Jeremy Kuhre on Aug 12, 2010, 4:40 pm

I'm a little new to LEED CI (got my AP cred. in NC) and have had intermittent confusion on the scope of LEED CI certification. As I understand it, only work performed as part of the tenant fit-...

Last reply: Jeremy Kuhre, Aug 18, 2010, 11:40 am

"New Wood"

CI-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood
posted by Lida Lewis on Jun 11, 2010, 7:18 am

I have been informed by a General Contractor who has a lot of LEED construction experience that substrates such as...

Last reply: Doug Pierce, AIA, Aug 18, 2010, 11:35 am

GB standards

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posted by Bill Swanson on Aug 18, 2010, 9:17 am

3) It's difficult to start with a fully formed idea that works everywhere. LEED is slowly growing and adapting. LEED started in the US and became very popular. Others outside of the US wanted...

Daylighting Option 2- LEED for Schools

Schools-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Maya Karkour on Aug 11, 2010, 7:41 am

Dear all,

LEED for Schools 2009 requires that 75% of classrooms be adequately day lit.

Say I have 40 classrooms. The requirement is that VLT*...

Last reply: Maya Karkour, Aug 18, 2010, 9:03 am