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Total Water Demand for Irrigation (Tank sizing, Plant Sizing, Network Sizing etc.)

NC-v4 WEp1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Tariq Muhammad on Oct 15, 2023, 3:57 am

Dear All,

As we know that the total water demand of irrigation do impact the Water storage Tank sizing, Plant sizing and Network sizing. The LEED calculator do provide the end rusult with...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Apr 18, 2024, 9:00 pm

LEED Communities- non-contiguous land included

ND-v4 MPR2: Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
posted by Lidia Johansen on Mar 5, 2024, 6:21 pm

Eliot Allen LEED AP-ND, Principal Criterion Planners LEEDuser Expert 303 thumbs up March 5, 2024- 6:42 pm Lidia, you're correct there's no LEEDuser forum for Communities despite its official status. I'm unaware of non-contiguous land provisions in Communities, but it may not be a good idea to look toward ND because the two systems were developed very differently. ND doesn't allow non-contiguous land, except for intervening street rights-of-way. For Communities, you may want to check with USGBC staff. Eliot Log in or register to post comments Lidia Johansen Principal...

Last reply: Lidia Johansen, Mar 6, 2024, 4:21 am

Thermal compliance of Revolving doors

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Alokmay Behera on Feb 2, 2024, 3:13 am

I am working on a LEED project with revolving doors at the building entrances. The project has a proposed glazing specification. The Client wants clear glass in the revolving doors which however...

Last reply: Alokmay Behera, Feb 7, 2024, 6:42 am

Swimming pools

Homes-v4 WEc3: Outdoor water use
posted by Lidia Johansen on Dec 12, 2023, 10:07 am

Hello! We're assessing a single family home, where swimming pools will be build. I understand this goes against any outdoor water use saving, however there is no mention/ guidance/ limits set...

CO sensors for residential and duplex units?

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Alokmay Behera on Nov 20, 2023, 8:37 am

We have a mixed project with residential and office units. Residential area has apartments and few (12) duplex units. As per LEED requirement for Prerequisite 1- Minimum IA performance, CO...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Nov 20, 2023, 8:44 am

Artificial turf in Steep-sloped roof

NC-v4.1 SSc5: Heat Island Reduction
posted by weam baljoon on Sep 19, 2022, 9:18 am

Can anyone clarify for NC-v4.1 SSc5 Option 1 Roof and Non-Roof - if Steep-sloped roof is covered with Artificial turf (decretive finish) and the product is within the minimum solar reflectance...

Last reply: emily reese moody, Oct 3, 2023, 8:17 pm

Are there any work arounds for the Smoking Rooms especially for Airports in the Middle East?

NC-v4 EQp2: Environmental tobacco smoke control
posted by Katrina Hernandez on Sep 21, 2023, 8:51 am

We work on airports quite often and the location of these Airports are in the Middle East -- which everyone knows can be quite hot.

LEED V4 does not allow smoking rooms in the building and...

Off street parking and on street parking

NC-v4 LTc7: Reduced parking footprint
posted by Azaz Ansari on Nov 21, 2017, 8:03 pm

Gentlemen,

1. Could you please explain the following statement:

    "Preferred parking is not required if no offstreet parking is provided".

2. What is difference between off...

Last reply: Emma Loris, Jul 27, 2023, 2:42 am

Is there an alternative to Walk Score Assessment in the KSA?

NC-v4.1 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Ahmed Danial on Jun 15, 2023, 3:10 am
Last reply: Paula Melton, Jul 14, 2023, 1:56 pm

DOAS with 2 energy wheel

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Mohamed Shehata on Apr 18, 2023, 3:31 am

Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group / Energy Opportunities LEEDuser Expert 5867 thumbs up April 21, 2023- 7:11 pm This question is very software specific and is more appropriate for the software developer than for a LEED forum. Perhaps you want to restate it? Log in or register to post comments ...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Apr 21, 2023, 7:11 pm