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NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Eliane Krugman on Jul 31, 2024, 2:39 am

Hi everyone, 

I'm wondering what is the most common software for energy modelling ASHRAE 90.1

Can you share your experiences with different tools? I'd like to know about ease of use...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 2, 2024, 5:57 pm

Renewable Energy- Tier 3- GHG equivalents

CI-v4.1 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Luis Andrade on Jul 26, 2024, 1:18 pm

Hello,

I'm currently modelling an office building pursuing ID&C V4.1 compliance, in France. The client has a contract with an electricity supplier that states that the building will be...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 2, 2024, 5:38 pm

Using carbon credits for scope 2

Retail-CI-v4 EAc6: Green power and carbon offsets
posted by Raissa Petri on Jun 12, 2018, 5:53 pm

Hello, 

I'm considering acquiring carbon credits for scope 1 and 2. I have read all the requirements in the manual and website, and chose compliant projects. However, because there is...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 2, 2024, 11:24 am

How can I download the baseline html files at different rotations? in designbuilder.

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Jhon Sariego on Apr 16, 2024, 7:47 pm

I am working on a project and I need to download the html files at different rotations in the baseline. 0, 90, 180, 270. When I run the baseline simulation in the ASHRAE section it does the...

Last reply: Jas Cap, Aug 1, 2024, 11:54 pm

feasibility for USACE projects

Pilot-Credits IPpc98: Assessment and planning for resilience
posted by Alison Kerr on Aug 1, 2024, 12:14 pm

The credit can be documented and achieved for USACE projects, and it is in line with Army customer increased attention to resilience. However, there is little to no feasibility for the building...

easily feasible for DoD projects

Pilot-Credits WEpc153: Water Leak Detection and Monitoring
posted by Alison Kerr on Aug 1, 2024, 12:11 pm

Since building monitoring systems are already requied this is a low-cost Pilot credit that ties easily into most deisgns. 

Pilot INpc155 and DoD construction

Pilot-Credits INpc155: Design for Indoor Air Quality and Infection Control
posted by Alison Kerr on Aug 1, 2024, 12:03 pm

This pilot credit is our first go-to in our office because we work on DoD projects, and the requirements are already covered under UFCs. No design impact.

Name incorrect, and usefulness for USACE in-house design

Pilot-Credits IPpc90: Social equity within the operations and maintenance staff
posted by Alison Kerr on Aug 1, 2024, 12:08 pm

IPpc90 in LEED Online, v4, BD+C is "Social equity within the project team." Not "...the operations and maintenance staff." My comment is regarding the Project Team Pilot credit. 

This...

Existing Building or Commercial interior?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Ammar Yahia on Jul 31, 2024, 4:53 am

We have an existing 45 Storey building consist of 2 basements, ground, two mezzanine, and 40 floors.

since the owner tendered a renovation & Maintenace work, replacing all the MEP...

Last reply: Kara Strong, Aug 1, 2024, 11:18 am

"with errata but without addenda"

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Alfonzo Collins on Nov 7, 2018, 10:58 am

The LEED v3 reference book already refers to ASHRAE 90.1 "with errata but without addenda."  The v4 book only says "with errata."  Does that imply that all addenda to ASHRAE 90.1 must be followed...

Last reply: Bipin Karki, Aug 1, 2024, 10:41 am