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Vegetated Open Space in the Desert

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Carrie Bradley on Jun 10, 2010, 11:52 am

The majority of open space on our project site (located in southwestern AZ) consists of a groundcover of native crushed rock and river cobble. Parking islands, bioswales and small planting beds...

Last reply: Devon Bertram, Jan 14, 2011, 5:17 pm

MRc Bio Based Materials

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posted by Linda Smithe on Jan 14, 2011, 12:11 pm

Clarify Option 2: " Meet the requirement of Option 1." If you meet Option 1 why would you consider Option 2 with the addition of All materials must have 3rd party certifications....

LT Glossary

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posted by Linda Smithe on Jan 14, 2011, 11:58 am

Bicycle Network: Coordinate speed limit miles per hour with LT Walkable Streets and LT Alternative Transportation. At least in our area 25 MPH is as low as speed limits go unless at a school zone...

LT Appendix 2

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posted by Linda Smithe on Jan 14, 2011, 11:47 am

'The figures above may be used to determine occupancy for the following Credits: ' This is obvious, the following credits all need to be redefined to the new rating system. Example: There is no...

Land protection

Schools-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Robert Oetting on Dec 16, 2010, 8:10 am

When using the protecting 50% of the site to meet this requirement. What is the definition of "protect". Does this mean placing in a land conservation easement or other legal means of holding...

Last reply: Devon Bertram, Jan 14, 2011, 11:25 am

LT Bicycle Network, Storage and Changing Rooms

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posted by Linda Smithe on Jan 14, 2011, 11:24 am

Under Bicycle Network: Define "all-weather route".
Also, "....designated for completion within the fiscal year that the constructing organization finalizes plans." Consider making this 2...

IP Integrated Process

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posted by Linda Smithe on Jan 14, 2011, 11:08 am

Under Concept Design Integrated Workshop: This indicates ‘at least 4 of the following skill sets..’.Which seems fair. Consider adding Landscape Architect, and Commissioning Agent to the list....

School with Total Ban...How many signs?

NC-2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by Jean Marais on Nov 29, 2010, 9:14 am

We have a total ban policy.

I've taken ASHRAE 62.1's 25mm (1") minimum text size as the Norm for No Smoking Signs requirement (even though the requirement is for "smoking allowed" signs)....

Last reply: Jean Marais, Jan 14, 2011, 10:55 am

LEED outside the US

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posted by Nicolas Galiotto on Jan 14, 2011, 10:07 am

Hi all,

I've been working mainly on LEED projects outside the US (AUS+DK). I'm afraid I have to say we have met numerous problems not directly connected to the level of Energy and...

Last reply: Nicolas Galiotto, Jan 14, 2011, 10:43 am

EAP1 Commissioning flexibility for small projects?

NC-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Jennifer Marston on Jan 13, 2011, 1:53 pm

Hello,
Our NC building will be approximately 15,000 sq ft, and at the low end of...

Last reply: Scott Bowman, Jan 14, 2011, 10:24 am