In LEED BD+C: New Construction V4.1, the outdoor water use reduction credit (2 points) states that alternative water sources can be used to achieve an additional 30% reduction. However, unlike in...

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I am currently carrying out an energy performance calculation of a mall building for LEED minimum energy performance compliance. As with most malls, there are large number of...

I have a residential project aiming for certification under LEED v4 NC BD+C (the buildings are over 8 floors). The Daylight credit includes "Provide manual or automatic (with manual override)...

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for a project with district systems where Option 1, Path 1 will be implemented how will be the HVAC efficiencies for the proposed model defined? Appendix G, G3.1.1.1...

The v2009 view credit included this provision: "For private offices, the entire floor area of the office may be counted if 75% or more of the area has a direct line of sight to perimeter...

I have three projects that are pursing this Pilot Credit. The project teams have found completing the worksheet more challenging than anticipated, but I think it was a useful process to go...

I am living in a country where the highest energy costs are heating, not cooling, our buildings. And where we enjoy the few days in a year, when the sun is warming up courtyards or sidewalks so...

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We are involved in a project with...

Dear LEED User friend,

We are involved in a project with...