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LEED Healthcare EQc2- Acoustic Environment

NC-2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
posted by Matthew Cunha-Rigby on Apr 6, 2011, 12:17 pm

We are working on a small clinic, and were considering pursuing EQc2, Acoustic Environment from LEED HC as an innovation credit.

We found that the project will be required to achieve an...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Apr 6, 2011, 6:07 pm

Meeting WaterSense Specification for Fixtures in WE Credits

General forums
posted by Jeremy Cressman on Apr 6, 2011, 4:51 pm

I am please to see the draft LEED reference the EPA WaterSense fixture specification, but I have concern -- the current use of WaterSense for urinals and commercial (flushvalve) toilets, does not...

ANSI S12.60-2002- Not required?

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by John Dunn on Nov 14, 2009, 12:06 pm

Straight from the 2009 rating system approved Nov 2008 - downloaded from the website on 11-14-09. It reads:

EQ Pr 3
"Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to include...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Apr 6, 2011, 4:47 pm

Number of Parking Spaces

NC-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by Laurie McEachern on Apr 5, 2011, 10:51 am

We are using 2009 for Retail, New Construction, and are being asked for number of parking spaces for employees and number of spaces for customers. We never separate them out like that, and I can...

Last reply: Ryan Gaylord, Apr 6, 2011, 12:51 pm

Option D: Baseline Model

NC-2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification
posted by Maya Karkour on Dec 16, 2010, 12:23 pm

Hello,

I have some questions regarding Option D - Calibrated Simulation:

1) Can we use the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline used in EA cr 1 -Option1 as the M&V baseline ?
2) I...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Apr 6, 2011, 9:07 am

Tenant space without provision of HVAC system

CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Wei Jiang on Mar 14, 2011, 6:32 am

For our LEED-CS project, there is no central HVAC system within the buidling. The tenant of the retail area will have to install their own equipment such as split-type A/C, fresh air fan, kitchen...

Last reply: Wei Jiang, Apr 5, 2011, 10:11 pm

Bus and Lightrail access combination?

NC-2009 SSc4.1: Alternative transportation - public transportation access
posted by Scott Thayer on Apr 5, 2011, 3:02 pm

I'm working on a 100+ unit multifamily apartment project in San Jose. The site is in an area well served by transit overall (relatively central San Jose). However, there is only one bus stop...

Last reply: David Posada, Apr 5, 2011, 5:02 pm

Option 1. Simulation Question

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by John Drigot on Oct 14, 2009, 11:53 am

In pursuing Option 1, Simulation, you are required to run two simulations on September 21st at 9am and 3pm. What I am wondering is how I calculate the compliant space based on these two...

Last reply: Rubén M. R., Apr 5, 2011, 2:44 pm

2009 Criteria for a 2007 Project- STC rating

Schools-2009 IEQc9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance
posted by Lauren Fakhoury on Apr 4, 2011, 5:06 pm

I'm working on a LEED-S 2007 project that is pursuing this credit but I have a question about the requirements. The 2007 rating system requirement says "Also design classrooms and other core...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Apr 5, 2011, 12:40 pm

How to account for telecommuters

EBOM-2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by Maria Unruh on Apr 1, 2011, 3:56 pm

This might not be the most appropriate credit category to ask this question but it does affect the calculations for this credit. Our project has 21 full time telecommuters. To account for this I...

Last reply: Maria Unruh, Apr 5, 2011, 12:19 pm