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Regarding Embodied Carbon/LCA Optimization

NC-v4.1 MRc2: Environmental Product Declarations
posted by Nagaraj Sankar on Jan 7, 2023, 8:08 am

In this credit, How can I prove that my  purchased material has compile with Embodied Carbon/LCA Action Plan or other impact reductions .

kindly clarify anyone experienced in this catagory...

Last reply: Tommy Linstroth, Jan 8, 2023, 1:02 pm

Virtual DES Energy Rates

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Todd Tewksbury on Jun 22, 2017, 1:52 pm

When modeling district cooling and heating systems using Option 1, Path 1: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G, the LEED Reference Guide instructs the following:
"If tariffs or rates are not...

Last reply: Russell Knudson, Jan 6, 2023, 10:23 am

If all products in one category comply with the VOC emissions evaluation do we need to list the cost or surface area?

NC-v4 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Summer Gorder on Dec 22, 2022, 6:38 pm

We are having a tough time getting the costs from our subs. The subs says that the cost is bundled with other material and they can't break it up. Some are having to go there superiors to get it...

Last reply: Summer Gorder, Jan 5, 2023, 2:21 pm

Project Manager Job Opening at Sustainable Design Consulting's (SDC's) Washington, DC Office

Help Wanted: LEED-related Jobs
posted by Sandra Leibowitz on Jan 4, 2023, 9:06 pm

Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC) has immediate need for a high-performing, team-oriented Project Manager in our Washington, DC office to join our award-winning sustainability consulting...

Can Core and Shell point thresholds apply to New Construction projects with 50% unregulated energy cost in LEED v4?

NC-v4 EAc2: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Michael on Jan 4, 2023, 2:27 am

Hi LEED experts, in LEED v4.1, NC projects with more than 50% unregulated energy cost can apply CS point thresholds to count points. I would like to ask if LEED v4 also applies the same rule....

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jan 5, 2023, 9:46 am

Moving a building

Schools-NC-v4 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Kath Williams on Jan 4, 2023, 3:55 pm

Instead of demolition or deconstruction, this project will move an entire building across the street to another site on the campus. Can this count for materials diverted from the landfill?  What...

BECx & ASTM E2813 Standard- Fundamental vs. Enhanced building enclosure commissioning (BECx).

NC-v4.1 EAc1: Enhanced Commissioning
posted by Shahrzad Pedram on Mar 23, 2020, 8:05 pm

LEED v4.1 references...

Last reply: Aaron McEwin, Jan 4, 2023, 3:51 pm

Stone Counter Installation / Seaming of C'tops- Wet-Applied Products on-site compliance

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Sara Axon on Jan 4, 2023, 1:38 pm

The product that our sub uses is "Diatrex Transparent Knife Grade" & Axson Cream Hardener"  for stone countertop seams and it does not meet the limits. Any suggestions of products or how to...

Indoor Air Quality

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Kathryn Loddengaard on Jan 3, 2023, 3:15 pm

The indoor Air quality guidelines have some very specfic analytical methods i.e EPA TO-17 for volatile organic compounds.  Must we follow these methods or can we use other EPA methods such as TO-...

Regarding Quality Views

NC-v4.1 EQc8: Quality Views
posted by Nagaraj Sankar on Jan 3, 2023, 11:14 pm

Hi all, In quality views, we need to examine atleast one of two views catagories as per our LEED V4.1 BD+C quality views. how can I prove that

nature, urban landmarks, or art present in...