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Irrigation Requirements

NC-v4 WEc1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Eslam Elshorbagy on Oct 18, 2023, 10:59 am

Hello,

We are further developing the details and plant mixes to increase biodiversity for a BD+C new construction. We have an approximately non-irrigated vegetated area of 55,000 sf and a...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:03 pm

"cold in-place recycling" aka "asphalt milling" aka "cold regeneration"

NC-v4.1 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Joyce Kelly on Jul 10, 2024, 2:28 pm

This could support this credit and possibly others in the MR and SS categories. Has anyone pursued this within a LEED project?
Our Civil Engineer describes it this way:  "There is a process...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:52 pm

University/Campus Setting

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Atlas Turner on Mar 30, 2023, 3:38 pm

Hi All,

Our project is on a University Campus. The campus has already implemented onsite comprehensive composting and has an active contract with the compost hauler. The campus is not...

Last reply: Rebecca Rice, Jul 10, 2024, 2:26 pm

Grey Infrastructure Devices

NC-v4.1 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Jason Cocek on Oct 14, 2021, 11:25 am

The LEED v4.1 guidance says that conventional grey infrastructure devices and hard runoff conveyance systems can be used as a component of...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:19 pm

"Commercial Refrigeration" criteria- details requested

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by RDK E&S on Oct 16, 2019, 4:08 pm

Hi, 

I'm working on a manufacturing project that uses refrigeration systems to provide process-related cooling during the manufacturing. What is considered a "commercial refrigeration...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 8:55 am

Walk in fridge/freezer

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Sophie Kerr on Jan 5, 2022, 5:30 pm

Hello, 

I'm trying to determine if a walk in fridge/freezer would be included in this credit. The guide mentions standard fridges are exempt but the credit guidance seems to be focused on...

Last reply: Catarina Costa Goncalves, Jul 10, 2024, 7:48 am

Water Restoration Credits-a great way to promote biodiversity

Pilot-Credits WEpc110: Water Restoration Certificates®
posted by Michelle DeLora on Jul 9, 2024, 12:04 pm

This is a simple an effective credit to enhance the biodiversity and restore the watershed in your area - or another one, if its not listed. It easy to purchase online. The procedurtes have...

U value compliance for Revolving Doors

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Alokmay Behera on Oct 23, 2023, 4:37 am

I am working on a LEED project with revolving doors. The targetted U value for glaze is 1.9 W/Sqft.K (including frames),...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 9, 2024, 1:04 am

Turf Grass- Yes or No?

CS-v4 SSc3: Open space
posted by Marine Petrosyan on Aug 24, 2023, 2:46 am

Hi, LEED Experts!

I am actually confused. With the requirements for Open Spaces, the guideline says that turf grass is not counted as a vegetated area. Then it says that the outdoor space...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 9, 2024, 12:25 am

food scrap vs compost

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Brightworks Sustainability on Aug 29, 2023, 3:44 pm

One thing to consider, at least in California, is how to compost both food scrap and plant materials in commercial offices? For example the City of Sunnyvale requires food scrap composting in...

Last reply: Michelle Rosenberger, Jul 8, 2024, 6:41 pm