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Insulation R values for cold climate

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Margaret Montgomery on Dec 1, 2010, 5:34 pm

We have an interesting question posed by a project team member. The project is in Alaska, where the temperature is more often 0 F than 75 F (with about 13000 HDD). The insulation material being...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 8, 2010, 11:43 am

Use of concave integral blinds to reduce glare &help daylighting

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Renee Shirey on Dec 7, 2010, 6:15 pm

I know that the configuration of integral blinds does not count for either IEQ8.1 or 8.2, I just wondered if anyone has had any experience in installing the venetian blinds with the concave side...

Last reply: Allison Beer McKenzie, Dec 8, 2010, 11:39 am

Infiltration Rates

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by V. Miller on Nov 23, 2010, 8:37 am

I am wondering what the correct assumption should be an...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 8, 2010, 11:23 am

Ground-source heat pump and VRV- minimum efficiency

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Yuan Yuan on Nov 14, 2010, 10:23 pm

My project uses ground-source heat pump and also VRV system. However, there is no minimum efficiency requirement in ASHRAE 90.1 for them. How should I fill the ASHRAE compliance form. May I leave...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 8, 2010, 11:10 am

App G. 90.1- baseline system model

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Art Kamm on Nov 5, 2010, 9:20 am

We have a 2-story bldg. over 25,000 sq.ft. that has offices and anicllary spaces; one adjacent 2-story high theater; and one adjacent 2-story high Gym.

We are modeling it as one HVAC...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 8, 2010, 11:01 am

WEp1- Local Code

CS-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Tapio Peltonen on Dec 7, 2010, 11:26 am

How to earn Water Use Reduction Points, when the local code requires e.g. minimum flow for Commercial lavatory faucets=1.6 gpm and over the baseline for other fixtures, too.

Last reply: Tapio Peltonen, Dec 8, 2010, 10:50 am

RE: LEED project boundary in campus setting

General forums
posted by Clint Newton on Dec 8, 2010, 10:45 am

It may help others to know that since this question was posted...

Proposed changes to the LEED AP credit

General forums
posted by James Green on Dec 8, 2010, 10:43 am

How about a single point for LEED AP legacy and an additional point for specialties?
While I do not necessarily disagree with the logic behind the drive toward raising the bar and...

GBCI rules it is 4 Categories, not 4 Items, and denies credit

Schools-2009 WEc4: Process water use reduction
posted by RETIRED on Feb 3, 2010, 7:07 pm

I recently had this credit denied by...

Last reply: RETIRED, Dec 8, 2010, 10:43 am

EAc1.3 and onsite renewables

CI-2009 EAc1.3: Optimize energy performance - HVAC
posted by Shannon Allison on Dec 2, 2010, 1:27 pm

Can we take credit for PVs? If so, how do you include the savings? If we include the PVs in our energy model, the savings is deducted from the total building end use. The LEED template table...

Last reply: Paul Conrad, Dec 8, 2010, 10:14 am