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Can New Construction project use requirement of Warehouse and Distribution center to count point?

NC-v4 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Michael on Jan 10, 2023, 6:16 am

Hi LEED expert, my project is a manufacturing plant with a warehouse. The warehouse accounts for 46% of the total GFA. The project will be registered under New Construction. For this credit...

Last reply: Ayda Sahaf, Apr 30, 2024, 6:23 am

Split System AC in an existing building

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Charles Marshall on Aug 14, 2019, 4:58 pm

We are working on a major renovation project that contains several split system AC units which will be replaced.  The owner doesn't have any record of the refrigerant volume that was charged for...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Apr 29, 2024, 9:49 pm

Millwork built offsite and installed as built in cabinetry

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Summer Gorder on Apr 29, 2024, 7:51 pm

I have Millwork that was built offsite and installed as built in cabinetry. I've seen a lot of back and forth on this and I'm wondering if it has ever finalized. It contains Plastic Laminate,...

Integrative Design Process

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments Public Comments
posted by Birgitte Messerschmidt on Apr 29, 2024, 4:30 pm

The integrative design process should also address fire & electrical safety. Codes and standards do address safety but they are based on experience with traditional buildings and hence might...

Resilient Site Design

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Sustainable Sites Public Comments
posted by Birgitte Messerschmidt on Apr 29, 2024, 4:19 pm

I am surprised that this one only refers to flooding. Wildfire should be added here as site design and maintenance are critical to ensure wildfire resilience. 

"Regular Occupants"

NC-v4.1 LTc6: Bicycle facilities
posted by Summer Gorder on Mar 28, 2023, 7:13 pm

What is considerd "Regular Occupants?"

Last reply: Paulina L, Apr 29, 2024, 12:27 pm

Designated Smoking Area at Level 2 Garden

NC-v4.1 EQp2: Environmental tobacco smoke control
posted by Wah Wah on Jan 7, 2022, 3:28 am

Hello all, 

One of our projects has the garden at Level 2. The garden is naturally ventilated and has many greenery. Is it allowed to provide a designated smoking area there? we can make...

Last reply: Brittny Castillo, Apr 29, 2024, 10:15 am

v4.1 Option 2- Life Cycle Impact Reduction Action Plan- Where to find these?

NC-v4.1 MRc2: Environmental Product Declarations
posted by Brian Salazar on Apr 26, 2024, 10:54 am

I have comments returned from the reviewer that the products we are using to clai Option 2 do not have a complete Life Cycle Impact Reduction Action Plan.  The EPDs have been provided under...

Last reply: Denise Bevilaqua, Apr 29, 2024, 9:23 am

Separate Residential and Non-residential Calculations

NC-v4 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Lucy Townsend on Apr 29, 2024, 9:00 am

Hi,

This may seem like an obvious question but I have assumed that to achieve any points under the surrounding...

Does the question through GBCI web-page cost anything?

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by Marine Petrosyan on Aug 24, 2023, 6:20 am

Hi, LEED Experts!

Can you please guide me? Does the question through https://www.gbci.org/contact/ask-a-question webpage cost...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Apr 29, 2024, 2:46 am