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Bentonite mud/sludge

CS-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management
posted by Paola Figueiredo on Oct 26, 2011, 2:24 pm

Hi,

Bentonite mud used for filling in the foundation phase is normally sent to special landfills as hazardous waste, thus being excluded from MR2 calculations.

However, there is a...

Last reply: RETIRED, Nov 8, 2011, 3:37 pm

Insulation requirements

CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Gabriela Hernández Castillo on Nov 1, 2011, 6:34 pm

Our LEED building consits on an 39 stories speculative office building that is on top of a 3 stories retail building. The retail will not apply for LEED certification.

The retail's roof...

Last reply: Gabriela Hernández Castillo, Nov 8, 2011, 3:37 pm

Undeveloped land- definition

Schools-2009 SSc1: Site Selection
posted by Gendel Metlitsky on Jul 12, 2011, 11:00 am

The 3.5 acre project site is wooded with mature trees. It was developed years ago, but all structures were demolished 40-50 years ago.

Should this site to be considered developed or...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 8, 2011, 3:34 pm

Demolition debris / Land-clearing debris

CS-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management
posted by Petra Hajná on Jun 30, 2011, 4:45 am

What is the difference between these two categories? Demolition debris counts towards waste management and land-clearing doesn't. But how do these two differ from each other?
For example a...

Last reply: RETIRED, Nov 8, 2011, 3:07 pm

hardfill

Schools-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management
posted by Eri Spaulding on Sep 15, 2011, 2:49 pm

In one of our projects, most of the construction waste (especifically concrete and masonry) has been used as hardfill in land outside this project, in a location where other construction will...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 8, 2011, 2:50 pm

Gym Considered Ancillary Learing Space?

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Ara Massey on Dec 10, 2010, 12:30 pm

Per ANSI Standard S12.60-2002 Acoustical Performance Criteria Definitions I believe a Gym is considered an "ancillary learning space" and is not included as a "core learning space". Does anyone...

Last reply: RETIRED, Nov 8, 2011, 2:37 pm

Asphalt Roll Roof Recycling

NC-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management
posted by Sabrina B on Aug 30, 2011, 1:43 pm

I am working on a existing building renovation. The existing roof, which will be demo'd, is asphalt roll with batt insulation underneath. Does anyone know of a company in the southeast US (or...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 8, 2011, 2:30 pm

Asphalt Roll Roof Recycling

CI-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management
posted by Sabrina B on Aug 17, 2011, 11:42 am

I am working on a existing building renovation. The existing roof, which will be demo'd, is asphalt roll with batt insulation underneath. Does anyone know of a company in the southeast US (or...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 8, 2011, 2:30 pm

LPD per fixure and zone lumen chart locations

Schools-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Suzanne Allerton on Nov 8, 2011, 11:53 am

I am having difficulty finding these items. Our lighting rep is also
having this difficulty. Our particular fixtures are not on the
website previously mentioned. any suggestions?

Construction dates of bicycle networks

Pilot-Credits PC13: Bicycle Network, Storage, and Changing Rooms
posted by Carrie Johansen on Jun 30, 2011, 11:49 am

It seems like this information may not be readily available for many bicycle networks. Has anyone else had difficulty finding information regarding...

Last reply: Matthew Fortin, Nov 7, 2011, 5:16 pm