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Public Street Lights and Municipal Dark Sky Policy

NC-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Lauren Ford on Jul 27, 2011, 9:13 am

Our project is on an Urban site bordered by Public right of way on all sides. The property line that we will use as a Project Boundary is several feet outside the curb line. We are required by...

Calculating material costs in MRc4 and MRc5

NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by Alexander Aaltonen on Jul 19, 2011, 2:28 am

I have similar concerns as Maria described earlier, and I would really appreciate some advice on how to calculate material costs in a case where a sub-contractor is performing concrete works on-...

Last reply: Alexander Aaltonen, Jul 27, 2011, 5:45 am

mechanical blinds outside the building

EBOM-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by David Feregrino on Jul 26, 2011, 6:30 pm

Hi there,

For interior lighting, the guide reference indicates that the direct beam illumination intersects solid or opaque surfaces and does not spill to the outside. My question is, the...

Credit Calculation Options

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Tim Hoeft on Dec 13, 2010, 8:47 pm

Our project's classrooms are all less than 20k cu.ft. and have "clouds" of acoustical ceiling tile (approx. 60% ceiling area) and either drywall soffit (approx 5%) or areas open to structural bar...

Last reply: Dana Murdoch, Jul 26, 2011, 6:07 pm

Total Cost of Materials

NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by J Morrison on Jul 11, 2011, 12:01 pm

The LEED Online format for submitting the MR credit 4, 5, and 7 it asks for the "Cost per Item" and "Number of Items Purchased". I have to total cost of the items, but not the individual cost....

Last reply: Susan Walter, Jul 26, 2011, 5:14 pm

Greenhouse

Schools-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Lisa Logan on Jul 26, 2011, 12:40 pm

Client is adding greenhouse to the school project - sort of late in the game. Does this space get included in our energy calcs? I am assuming yes and that there is no way around it.

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 26, 2011, 5:03 pm

Signage Details?

NC-2009 SSc4.4: Alternative transportation - parking capacity
posted by Marketing Coordinator on Jun 1, 2011, 1:52 pm

Hi, I'm working on a LEED 2009 for Schools project and just rec'd my Design review comments. One of the comments was to "provide signage details to document how the spaces will be dedicated as...

Last reply: Curt Pascoe, Jul 26, 2011, 3:04 pm

Heat sensors to control HVAC

Schools-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Gendel Metlitsky on Jun 13, 2011, 12:08 pm

On May, 26 I was listening to webinar regarding Richardsville NEZ school presented by Joanie Hendricks, Public Relations Coordinator from Warren County PS, Tim Murley Superintendent WCPS, Kenny...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 26, 2011, 1:44 pm

PIEACP compliance path

Schools-2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by Peter Doo on Jun 13, 2011, 10:00 am

If we are using the PIEACP compliance path for this credit, the NC 2.2 Credit 4.3 refers only to carpet systems. Does this mean that other flooring systems, such as terrazzo for example, would be...

Last reply: Lauren Sparandara, Jul 25, 2011, 8:38 pm

Daylighting

CI-2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of systems - lighting
posted by Sam Keehn on Jul 13, 2011, 6:35 am

Daylighting is mentioned as a method for meeting the credit requirement of a lighting control. Our project is an open plan with a small number of work stations all within 20 feet of the window...

Last reply: Lauren Sparandara, Jul 25, 2011, 8:29 pm