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I posed a similar question in the forum for the Optimize Proces Water Use credit, but I figured I would post an addendum of sorts in the pilot credit forum.

My initial...

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We have a project located in a building that provides a water loop for each tenant to connect its water source heat pump.  This loop includes cooling towers and boilers to maintain...

We are currently working on the prison project for LEED existing building certification. The main concern in this how to conduct occupant comfort survey and transportation survey for prison...

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We are planning to conduct an HAP Energy Simulation for a Core and Shell office building, but we are currently facing confusion regarding the Interior Lighting Load and process...

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For the territory of our project, we have standardized data (by state), based on historical data. The data is given in monthly average and daily maximum per month. I am taking...

Do areas with ground level landscape count towards any of the calculations? 

Also, I have area that is just ground, no landscape or hardscape is that excluded from the calculations?

Our project has 85% of parking covered by the building, but on the roof we have a vegetated area and solar panels. In the credit of Heat Island Reduction can we opt for Option 1?

A couple question about SS Credit Heat Island Reduction - Non Roof Measures:

1. None of the materials we are using have been tested for...

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To meet the credit, I want to ask if the mechanical and equipment rooms shouldn't be included (excluded) in the...

Can anyone clarify for NC-v4.1 SSc5 Option 1 Roof and Non-Roof - if Steep-sloped roof is covered with Artificial turf (decretive finish) and the product is within the minimum solar reflectance...