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NC-2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification
posted by Rebecca Molldrem on Aug 9, 2010, 9:12 am

The credit requirements say, "The M&V period must cover at least 1 year of post-construction occupancy". This however, isn't saying that we can't complete this credit until one year after...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 19, 2010, 4:41 pm

Computer load

CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Diana Wellenbrink on Aug 18, 2010, 11:11 pm

Should a computer be calculated as 400W or according to Energy star in our case 175 KWh/annual or around 80 W?: ref: http...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Aug 19, 2010, 8:05 am

DES Guidance

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posted by Christopher Schaffner on Aug 18, 2010, 3:43 pm

One thing to look out for - while teams can now pick either Option 1 or Option 2, note that each options have point limitations. Under Option 1, projects can only earn a maximum of half the...

Outdoor Track

Schools-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Linda Davisson on Aug 18, 2010, 12:14 pm

Our school project has an outdoor track made of rubber. Is this considered a hardscape or can it count as open space?

Thanks

Last reply: David Posada, Aug 18, 2010, 12:28 pm

Pressure of water supply for faucets/showerheads

EBOM-2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by Yong Lee Low on Jul 27, 2010, 4:10 am

Does the flow rate to be specified in the online template for all the kitchen/public and private lavatory faucets/showerheads to be at a specific PSI? For. eg. the showerhead used in the building...

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Aug 18, 2010, 11:45 am

Original Building Compliance

CI-2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal comfort - design
posted by Jeremy Kuhre on Aug 12, 2010, 4:40 pm

I'm a little new to LEED CI (got my AP cred. in NC) and have had intermittent confusion on the scope of LEED CI certification. As I understand it, only work performed as part of the tenant fit-...

Last reply: Jeremy Kuhre, Aug 18, 2010, 11:40 am

"New Wood"

CI-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood
posted by Lida Lewis on Jun 11, 2010, 7:18 am

I have been informed by a General Contractor who has a lot of LEED construction experience that substrates such as...

Last reply: Doug Pierce, AIA, Aug 18, 2010, 11:35 am

GB standards

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posted by Bill Swanson on Aug 18, 2010, 9:17 am

3) It's difficult to start with a fully formed idea that works everywhere. LEED is slowly growing and adapting. LEED started in the US and became very popular. Others outside of the US wanted...

Daylighting Option 2- LEED for Schools

Schools-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Maya Karkour on Aug 11, 2010, 7:41 am

Dear all,

LEED for Schools 2009 requires that 75% of classrooms be adequately day lit.

Say I have 40 classrooms. The requirement is that VLT*...

Last reply: Maya Karkour, Aug 18, 2010, 9:03 am

All things change, and we change with them.

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posted by Bill Swanson on Aug 18, 2010, 8:50 am

2) Those unwilling to change usually get left behind in the business world. There's always people willing to try new things and innovate.

I've been hearing stories that at some...