We received our comments back and they questioned our on-site energy use. We have a co-generation unit that takes the methane gas from the landfill to produce energy.

The reviewers...

Question: I am working on a new LEED-NC project in california that is using a modular/prefab construction type with mechanical systems that do not require permits via the T-24 code. The...

Is the assumption that this area is to be designed for parents/students, or for teachers carpooling to work? Depending on the layout of the site, separation of bus drop-off from student drop-off...

Hi all,
I have read your definition of building footprint (Building footprint is the area on a project site used by the building...

75% of "leasable area" makes more sense here.
How do we communicate our suggestions to USGBC. Kindly let me know if there is a way.

Our project site is a winery that directs stormwater to ponds which are later used for irrigation. The only thing is that the ponds are sometimes considerably distant from the LEED building....

Hi,
Can someone please clarify what is the LEED definition for annual days of operation - is it no. of building operated in a year?

Appreciate any assistance.

Thanks,
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We are trying to certify the interior of our office which is within a LEED precertified project. We will only get certification by the beginning of next year since the entire project is no yet...

I have a major building entrance in my LEED boundary as well as some exterior entrances to a courtyard- do I need the mats to the courtyard area too?
Then we have restrooms but no janitor...

Just confirming that we are still eligible for this credit even if our project is a grade 2-5 elementary school. In our case, we would just need to survey all teachers and staff?