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LEED Commissioning vs. "Total Building Commissioning" (TBCx)

NC-2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning
posted by Matt Nolan on Jun 3, 2011, 6:41 pm

I am seeing more and more project requirements (for new buildings) mentioning TBCx (Total Building Commissioning)- which is based on ASHRAE Guideline 0. I'm not real familiar with it, and don't...

Last reply: Gary Shlifer MS, LEED AP BD+C, Homes, Jun 30, 2011, 12:01 pm

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Pilot-Credits PC26: Advanced Energy Metering
posted by monu goyal on Jun 29, 2011, 2:32 am

hii, we are doing LEED-CI project, and we have installed submeters like BTU meter, kwh meters and also implementing EA Credit 30. Measurement and Verification. Also above of this we have BMS...

Last reply: monu goyal, Jun 30, 2011, 3:32 am

LEED Core and Shell: Energy Performance Improvement

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Jeann Vieira on Jun 28, 2011, 12:58 pm

When modeling a building under the Core and Shell system, do I have to compare the energy performance only between systems under the project scope, i.e. Core and Shell? Or do I have to compare...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jun 29, 2011, 5:20 pm

Showing energy savings in drug manufacturing facilities

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by CRB Sustainability on Jun 29, 2011, 4:39 pm

Has anyone performed an exceptional alculation to demonstrate energy savings in a drug manufacturing facility for EAc1? We are trying to demonstrate an improvement and savings by lowering the...

USGBC Webinar

General forums
posted by Sara Cederberg on Jun 29, 2011, 3:46 pm

Hi everyone, please note that we here at USGBC are going to be discussing the revisions to the Daylight section in our upcoming webinar:
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Exemplary Performance for Views

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Andrew Slusser on Nov 18, 2010, 12:43 pm

under review, definitely will keep you and the forum up to date on the result. If there is still clarity that needs to be resolved I may call Heschong-Mahone... Log in or register to post comments Tristan...

Last reply: Bonnie Chiu, Jun 29, 2011, 3:06 pm

Site Development- SSc5.1

NC-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Danny Richardson on Jun 29, 2011, 10:48 am

I am doing an interior renovation of a barracks building with only minimal exterior work. I will be adding some sidewalks and a small mechanical building. The site is now approximately 65% open...

Last reply: David Posada, Jun 29, 2011, 12:16 pm

Automatic Parking System

CS-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by Anna Korinkova on Jun 29, 2011, 9:05 am

Is it possible to achieve this credit by choosing the first option (preferred parking) and using an automatic parking system. This system is designed for 24 cars therefore I need to offer 2...

Last reply: David Posada, Jun 29, 2011, 11:59 am

ASHRAE 90.1- Section 8 Voltage Drop

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Carolina Vergnano on Jun 21, 2011, 1:44 pm

In the section 8.4 Feeder conductors shall be sized for a maximum voltage drop of 2% at design loadand branch circuit condutors shall be sized for a maximum voltage drop of 3% at design load....

Last reply: Jan Wei, Jun 29, 2011, 11:18 am

credit promotes transparency (not performance)

Pilot-Credits PC43: Certified Products
posted by Tristan Roberts on Jun 16, 2011, 10:14 pm

My colleague at Environmental Building News, Nadav Malin, just posted a great article about this pilot credit:...

Last reply: Reinhard Oppl, Jun 29, 2011, 10:02 am