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Solar panels effect on heat island

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Gahl Sorkin Spanier on Apr 22, 2014, 9:39 am

Does anyone know of any research relating to the effect of solar panels , or thermosolar collectors on heat island effect. Intuitively their effect should be positive as they absorb heat. But, I...

Last reply: Amit Bajpayee, Jun 8, 2023, 1:30 am

Regional Priority points

Schools-NC-v4 RPc1: Regional Priority
posted by ILDA SHALLO on Jun 7, 2023, 3:55 pm

How are these Regional Priority points awarded? Are these points automatically awarded once we get those credits, that also qualify as Regional Priority, awarded? Is there anything extra we need...

V4.1 Option2 (EV-ready infrastructure) parameters of providing raceways?

CS-v4 LTc8: Green vehicles
posted by Ronnel Flores on Nov 20, 2019, 8:29 pm

Our project vies for this credit and chose to pursue Option 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.

We need to make 8 parking spaces EV ready. These 8 spaces are scattered 2 spaces per...

Last reply: Samuel Calhoun, Jun 7, 2023, 10:44 am

Denied Innovation Credit- where to go from here?

NC-v4.1 INc1: Innovation
posted by Chyanne Husar on Jun 6, 2023, 12:50 pm

We have attempted to achieve the Pilot Credit - Bird Collision Deterrence. For Design Final Review, our documentation was deemed to "not demonstrate compliance" and one point is "Denied". 

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What are the mandatory major renovation activities that must be done to qualify for LEED NC for an existing building?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Dina El-Sady on Feb 25, 2020, 7:22 am

A building undergoing major renovation including HVAC and electric systems ,window replacements and interior changes but the exterior wall will only be painted ?Does it qualify for LEED NC?

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jun 5, 2023, 3:46 pm

Healthcare renovation

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Denise Thompson on May 6, 2021, 7:49 pm

Hi, we're renovating 2 of the floors of an ...

Last reply: Nadia Azzam, Jun 5, 2023, 1:40 pm

What requirements apply to the big (over 8cu ft capacity) washing machines used for onsite laundry of bedding and towels?

Hospitality-NC-v4 WEc2: Indoor water use reduction
posted by Glen Boldt on Jun 3, 2023, 3:33 am

Per the EPA /Energy Star definition, the commercial washing machines are coin or card operated types for use by multiple residents of a building - this is similar to the situation for hotel...

Parking Generation 4th edition

Help Wanted: LEED-related Jobs
posted by Rasha Ameer on Jun 2, 2023, 2:17 pm

Hello everyone,

Can someone please check if the 4th edition parking generation has General Office Building? I found it in the list but not in the figures. Can anyone help solve my problem...

Advanced Metering NC Space Exemptions

NC-v4 EAc3: Advanced Energy Metering
posted by Alexandra Markus on Jun 1, 2023, 1:45 pm

I'm working on a recreation center project that includes a daycare. The daycare space will not be fit-out as part of the project. From my understanding, we can exclude a small portion of the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jun 2, 2023, 1:32 pm

Manufacturing building extension

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Robert Yates on Jun 2, 2023, 10:36 am

I'm trying to figure out the best LEED version to use for an extension of an existing manufacturing building. It has not yet been determined if it will be open to the existing building (no walls...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jun 2, 2023, 11:15 am