I am working with a client to identify which spaces in their building to audit and am curious if anyone has handled open workstations (i.e. cubes) differently than closed offices? What I would...

ASHRAE's table G3.1, section 5(a), states the baseline model should not shade itself. If that is the case do you exclude surrounding buildings when calculating the baseline model even if the...

Our site is located in a new development that does not have public transit servicing it currently, but there are future plans to add a route here. We do have 2 bus stops located and have signage...

Has USGBC started the regional priority benefits for international countries (Outside US)?

The requirements of 5.4.3.4 (ASHRAE 90.1-2007) are very strict. My team is trying to certify a shopping mall with many shops opening directly to the outside. According to ASHRAE there is a...

Are there some list of sooftware which can be used for modeling? Can we use eQuest programm for it?

If a project is implementing a trash compactor as an alternate method, will this comply with the prerrequisite requirements?

We are in the...

Hey Jana -
It makes sense in most cases to exclude parking square footage from occupancy calcs, or use a very low default occupancy count.

USGBC has not defined 'basement' - I'm not...

I am part of a new construction supermarket project that intends to seek certification under the LEED NC for Retail rating system. Under the Retail rating system, the ‘Controllability of Systems...