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Approval without any additional approval from the jurisdiction?NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performanceposted by William Weaver on Jan 25, 2011, 1:01 pm
Below is a previously submitted credit interpretation that was accepted. Our project is almost identical to the situation that is outlined. The primary difference between our project and the... Last reply: Roger Chang, Feb 26, 2011, 8:55 am |
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CRI vs. noise level for vacuums.EBOM-2009 IEQc3.4: Green cleaning - sustainable cleaning equipmentposted by Jared Silliker on Jan 25, 2011, 3:37 pm
In responding to review comments on a recent project I'm realizing that the vacuum requirement contains two separate elements, which I previously saw as one. The way the rating and online form... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 26, 2011, 1:05 am |
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Existing Building Envelope Calculations- Help!NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Jonathan Weiss on Feb 21, 2011, 2:26 pm
According to the Appendix G definition, "for existing building envelopes, the baseline building design shall reflect existing conditions prior to any revisions that are part of the scope of work... Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 25, 2011, 7:42 pm |
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EAc1 Combined Heat & Power / CogenerationNC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Michael Heacock on Nov 6, 2009, 1:04 pm
It would be very helpful to see an example of approved documentation for a combined heat & power project specifically for cogeneration, such as a microturbine. Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 25, 2011, 7:29 pm |
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Blow out water closets in LEED for RetailNC-2009 WEc3: Water Use Reductionposted by Anders Olson on Feb 15, 2011, 1:34 pm
The LEED NC for Retail rating system indicates a baseline performance of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) for all water closets except blow out fixtures, which are assigned a baseline performance of 3... Last reply: Karen Blust, Feb 25, 2011, 5:45 pm |
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i've been a usgbc employee for almost 9 years...General forumsposted by brendan owens on Feb 9, 2011, 5:36 pmBill Swanson Sr. Electrical Engineer Integrated Design Solutions LEEDuser Expert 726 thumbs up February 25, 2011- 4:02 pm Hi Brenden, I appreciate the fact that you read various forums and talk with the people at GreenBuild to get a sense of where to steer LEED in the future. But your post above instantly reminded me of my first frustration with the LEED system. You said, "i look back and wish i had kept a running tally of specific instances where a blog post or a passing comment in the hall at greenbuild have changed the way leed evolves " LEED is designed to evolve via public comment.... Last reply: Bill Swanson, Feb 25, 2011, 4:02 pm |
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In Kind Donations?EBOM-2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goodsposted by John Kinch on Feb 25, 2011, 3:43 pm
Hi, I work for a non-profit attempting to get this credit, and we had an interior design company donate two very nice nearly-new chairs amounting to $700 each. Do these count towards the... Last reply: Jason Franken, Feb 25, 2011, 3:48 pm |
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LEED Online Templates (BETA vs. Version3)Schools-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Maya Karkour on Feb 23, 2011, 2:15 pm
Dear all, I am currently filling the LEED Online Letter templates. Some of these are BETA version. Until now, I am having no problems/bugs. It it possible that the USGBC asks to... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 25, 2011, 1:15 pm |
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Patio doors and Natural VentilationNC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performanceposted by Steve Loppnow on Feb 25, 2011, 11:15 am
Could a sliding patio door contribute to the total operable wall area in a naturally ventilated space, or is it windows only? (per ASHRAE 62.1-2007 paragraph 5.1) Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 25, 2011, 11:51 am |
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LEED APCI-2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professionalposted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on Feb 25, 2011, 11:07 am
I understand that I need to upload somewhere. Do I do it on the... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 25, 2011, 11:26 am |
