The requirements of 5.4.3.4 (ASHRAE 90.1-2007) are very strict. My team is trying to certify a shopping mall with many shops opening directly to the outside. According to ASHRAE there is a...

Are there some list of sooftware which can be used for modeling? Can we use eQuest programm for it?

If a project is implementing a trash compactor as an alternate method, will this comply with the prerrequisite requirements?

We are in the...

Hey Jana -
It makes sense in most cases to exclude parking square footage from occupancy calcs, or use a very low default occupancy count.

USGBC has not defined 'basement' - I'm not...

I am part of a new construction supermarket project that intends to seek certification under the LEED NC for Retail rating system. Under the Retail rating system, the ‘Controllability of Systems...

In approach 2 inside the option 3 of this credit we had some uncertainties on how we could proceed with the survey and sampling process. We have set a list of questions which is shown below:...

Can this credit, or MRc5, be attempted without CSI Division 12 Materials Cost or Furniture items included? The Furniture was not in the Architect's or the Contractor's scope of work.

Does anyone know if it is possible to pursue both option 1 & 2? I am working on a project that is treating 100% of it's waste water on site via a spetic tank and leech field AND is also using...

My project is located within a college campus. The building does not have its own parking within the LEED boundary. However, there is a campus parking lot adjacent to the builidng.

- Can...