We are desining a 550m2 office building using several shipping containers as the main...

regarding the use of TVOC and also to introduce some authoritative opinions on TVOC from sources that are unlikely to join the forum discussion. Firstly, I want to bring everyone’s attention to some little...

Pinky,

To simply answer your question yes, the ongoing consumables purchase plan should be in place and being tracked before you can apply for certification. According to the reference...

Am I to understand correctly that energy reduction will now be based on not only site energy (by cost), but also the source EUI? It seems that source EUI is based almost entirely on what...

We have provided Low-Emitting/Fuel Efficient parking spaces such that the calculation on the form comes to 4.94%. Obviously, 5% is required. In this case, have we met the requirement, because if...

Maria, is it possible they are talking about the LEED Online forms for documenting each credit? (Referring to as letter templates in older versions of LEED.)

For the Case1 where the project is less than 75% of the building area, if we have to get the 3 points related to the agreement between the tenant and the building owner.

The electricity...

The LEED template for v2008 asks that we check a box stating that 'the materials data reported in the calculations below includes, but is not limited to, paper, toner cartridges, glass, plastics...

What is an example of GSF not part of an initial fit-out or an alteration? Would it include any of the core/exist mechanical spaces?
We have a core & shell where we are doing the...

We are designing a low rise residence and the local building official believes we need guard rails an edges > 30'' above grade. We are providing anchor points for maintenance staff. Roof...