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Exceptions for flag pole lighting

EBOM-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Mark Stromberg on Apr 20, 2011, 1:36 pm

We have a client with a flag pole and they would like to leave a flag pole light which shines from the ground up to the flag. Is there an exception to the light tresspass or night sky issue? If I...

Male to Female Ratios

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Leslie Jones on Jul 27, 2010, 12:02 pm

I am wondering if you have to use the 1:1 male to female ratio in most cases. My client wants to use a 60:40 male to female ratio and believes a narrative simply stating how that is their actual...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 20, 2011, 12:14 pm

LEED documentation samples

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Apr 20, 2011, 9:11 am

Hi, you are in the right place. There are hundreds of examples on this website, with explanations. Click on this link to access the credits you would like examples for...

Regularly occupied areas in a stadium

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Carolina Vergnano on Apr 15, 2011, 4:51 pm

My project is a Soccer Stadium and I'm having problems defining which are the "regularly occupied areas" I should consider when simulating daylight and views...
Should I consider the...

Last reply: Eddy Santosa, Apr 20, 2011, 1:51 am

Whole Building Reuse New Credit

Pilot-Credits PC19: Whole Building Reuse
posted by Bradley Guy on Dec 6, 2010, 10:10 pm

We hope the consideration of cultural and social aspects of reusing existing buildings through this credit is a valuable addition to the LEED standards. Your inputs are welcome in the development...

Last reply: Bradley Guy, Apr 19, 2011, 5:09 pm

Is demolition also part of the ESC-plan

NC-2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by Christian Brücher on Apr 6, 2011, 7:42 am

Hello,
I have got a question concerning a project which will start within the next weeks.
Before the start of earth and construction works, an old building on the site has to be...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 19, 2011, 3:41 pm

Heat Pipes

NC-2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Christopher Schaffner on Apr 19, 2011, 12:21 pm

Here's a stumper for y'all.

A "heat pipe" uses refrigerant migration (without compressors) between two coils for heat recovery. If I am using a heat pipe system, do I include that...

Last reply: Bill Swanson, Apr 19, 2011, 2:25 pm

Water Efficiency- Dual Flush Valve GPF Average Explanation

Schools-2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction
posted by Matthew Higgins on Apr 19, 2011, 1:34 pm

I'm currently working on a school renovation that's aiming to achieve a LEED Silver rating. One of the credits that we're after is Water Efficiency Credit 3 (35% water savings). We're currently...

Last reply: Renee Shirey, Apr 19, 2011, 2:24 pm

Artificial Turf Cooling

Schools-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Lauren Fakhoury on Apr 19, 2011, 1:38 pm

We have a project using artificial turf for the football field so it does not require irrigation, but it does need to be rinsed and cooled down. I don't know the specifics of rinsing the turf but...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 19, 2011, 1:40 pm

PVC Welding compared to adhesive primer for plastic

NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Shevaun Barrie on Oct 26, 2010, 4:50 pm

Can someone please confirm the following...

Last reply: Carrie Bradley, Apr 18, 2011, 5:00 pm