If you haven't already done so, check out the LEED rating system selection guidance document. This might point you in a specific...

As stated under "Economic Analysis" in Bird's Eye View, "...the LEED Reference Guide says to analyze conversion “and/or” replacement, many project teams don’t perform a complete analysis and fail...

Chris, we recently had a similar question come up in a forum on "owner signatories." I would recommend you check it out, and post if you have more thoughts...

Are steam process loads such as cage washing and glass cleaning included in these calculations and do they need to be monitored and included in the EUI values?

How about domestic hot water...

I see no reaosn that a cleaning contractor cannot provide services on a 3 day per week basis, assuming a 5 day work week. As long as cleanliness levels are maintained at an...

Hi everyone,

i have problems with the conversion of the flow rate. In Amerika the unit for flow rate of lavatory is gpm at 60 psi but in germany the flow rate is measured in l/min at 3bar...

There is a point of contention within my office that I'm hoping can be cleared up by posting here. When considering the "1- and 2-year 24-hour design storms", is it possible to meet the quantity...

Our project has exterior lighting that is fully shielded, however a few streetlamps on the project boundary emit ample light to the night sky. These lamps are on the sidewalk, but technically...

Our project will include a substantial (20+ KW) PV system. We are trying to determine what our options are related to the electrical unit cost ($/KWH) used to calculate savings under EAc1 and...

I'm confused about the Refrigerant Charge as a requirement for this credit. The language of the LEED 2009 manual in the "Select Equipment with Efficient Refrigerant Charge" paragraph under...