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Artificial Turf Cooling

Schools-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Lauren Fakhoury on Apr 19, 2011, 1:38 pm

We have a project using artificial turf for the football field so it does not require irrigation, but it does need to be rinsed and cooled down. I don't know the specifics of rinsing the turf but...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 19, 2011, 1:40 pm

PVC Welding compared to adhesive primer for plastic

NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Shevaun Barrie on Oct 26, 2010, 4:50 pm

Can someone please confirm the following...

Last reply: Carrie Bradley, Apr 18, 2011, 5:00 pm

Bike Paths

Schools-2009 SSc4.1: Alternative transportation - public transportation access
posted by Denise Shimabukuro on Jun 8, 2010, 6:15 pm

This credit requires "dedicated walking or biking lanes to the transit lines that extend from the school building at least to the end of the school property in 2 or more directions without any...

Last reply: David Posada, Apr 18, 2011, 3:19 pm

Gross square footage discrepancy

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Aliesa Adelman on Apr 13, 2011, 4:32 pm

If the energy model uses net area instead of the LEED definition of...

Last reply: Mike Barker, Apr 18, 2011, 5:57 am

Core and Shell Definition

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Tom Nichols on Apr 16, 2011, 12:24 pm

Can a building without a core HVAC systems be certified under LEED CS?

For example, a two story building with a 6,500 ft2 footprint per floor. The developer intends to install 80-100% of...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Apr 17, 2011, 2:58 pm

LEED for Healthcare in Second Public Comment Period

General forums
posted by Mike Barker on Apr 15, 2011, 6:35 am

Any idea how many hospitals were rated using LEED 2009 and the older versions ?

Last reply: Susan Walter, Apr 15, 2011, 5:33 pm

RO Reject Water

NC-2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies
posted by Angela Tana on Feb 18, 2010, 1:40 pm

My understanding of this is that RO reject water that is not considered potable by EPA standards could work. For example many lab projects require RO water for their work. This RO reject water...

Last reply: Peter E, Apr 15, 2011, 3:34 pm

SSc7.2 Inquiry- Subterranean 'Roof'

CS-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Patrick MacPherson on Apr 14, 2011, 5:42 pm

Hello,

The project I am working on consists of a tower with subterranean spaces that lie beyond the tower's footprint. Could we consider the vegetated area over the subterranean as "roof...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 15, 2011, 10:47 am

Existing White Roof

CS-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Emily Clark on Apr 14, 2011, 3:08 pm

We are working on a Core & Shell major renovation which has an existing white roof. I've been having a hard time finding if we can just leave this roof and achieve this credit. Also, if we...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 14, 2011, 3:15 pm

Pollution from neighbouring buildings

CS-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Gabriela Hernández Castillo on Apr 14, 2011, 2:24 pm

Our project is a mixed use project with only one building being leed certified. Such building is an office building and it won't implement any exterior lighting (except for a sign that will be...