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CI-2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of systems - thermal comfort
posted by Simon Sue on Mar 24, 2011, 10:55 pm

The credit intent and application is very clear as stated above: "Private offices and open space offices need multiple controls for 50% of occupants. One control in each conference or meeting...

Last reply: Lauren Sparandara, Mar 29, 2011, 1:29 pm

Submittals- does one need to upload spec sheets?

CI-2009 WEc1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Patricia Ewanski on Mar 21, 2011, 4:01 pm

Simple question - My project is not yet registered so I can't see what documenation is necessary to substantiate claims of water efficiency. Does LEED ask for spec sheets and pictures of old...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 12:11 pm

Universal and Adaptable Design

Pilot-Credits PC34: Design for Adaptability
posted by Bradley Guy on Dec 6, 2010, 10:16 pm

We hope that this is a valuable credit to encourage the design of homes that allow for aging in place, flexibility for changing needs and the extension of the life of the home for economic and...

Last reply: Rachel Wray Thompson, Mar 29, 2011, 11:39 am

Suggestions for Calculating Casegood area

CI-2009 MRc1.2: Building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements
posted by James Shook on Mar 10, 2011, 11:58 am

We have a library project that is reusing metal shelving. Since it is being used for the same purpose this credit indicates it should be part of MR1.2. Should the surface area be calculated as...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 9:53 am

Non-structural wall resurfacing

Schools-2009 MRc1.2: Building reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements
posted by James Ketter on Mar 16, 2011, 1:01 pm

Our project has existing non-structural plaster walls that will be reused in place. The current design calls for touch up of existing plaster walls, but the owner is also contemplating full skip-...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 9:45 am

LEED certification without heating and cooling systems

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Felipe Duran on Mar 16, 2011, 12:32 pm

I am working on a school project and it does not consider a heating system nor a cooling system at all ¿Is it possible to certified a building which does not have a these systems and therefore...

Last reply: Keith Steurer, Mar 29, 2011, 9:04 am

Water Use Reduction calculations- kitchen / food service sink

Schools-2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction
posted by Gendel Metlitsky on Nov 10, 2010, 9:24 am

Has anyone experience how to enter calculations for school kitchen / food services sink – by how many people and how many times a day used should be entered into calculations?
I appreciate...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 8:57 am

Vertical Green Counts?

EBOM-2009 SSc5: Site development - protect or restore open habitat
posted by yu-ju Kao on Mar 29, 2011, 7:07 am

Does installing a vertical wall in building facade or interior contribute to this credit? I assume that doing so will also promoting biodiversity.

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 8:23 am

Existing LIghting- Commercial Interior

CI-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by John Bauer on Jun 13, 2010, 6:35 am

We are doing a fit-out for 1 floor in an existing building in China. The Shell and Core installation provided by the landlord includes the lighting fixtures. So my question is if this existing...

Last reply: Billy Ng, Mar 29, 2011, 3:41 am

5 star Energy Star House

EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by John Kinch on Mar 23, 2011, 6:00 pm

Hello again,

Our facility is already a 5 star energy rated building. Is there any way to cut corners on this paperwork?

Thanks!

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 29, 2011, 12:52 am