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Existing small HVAC&R units
CI-v4 EAp3:Fundamental refrigerant managementposted by Mercedes Ferreira on
For the Fundamental Refrigerant Management credit under the ID+C rating system, when the requirement says, "Existing small HVAC&R units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pound (225 grams) of
Is external verification always necessary?
NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarationsposted by Vitor Tosetto on
Hi all! I have a doubt about EPD, could someone help me? This credit explains that products with LCA (ISO 14044) or EPD (ISO 14025) that have at least cradle-to-gate scope are valued as 1/4.
Weekly Log
EBOM-v4 WEc4:Water meteringposted by Kristina Pobre on
Is there a minimum number of logs required to be submitted to comply with this credit? The project I am handling wishes to install the meter but because of the log requirement, we might need to de
Reverberation Time and Volume
NC-v4 EQc9:Acoustic performanceposted by Avtua Kraveishvili on
Hi, I have project where is several open plan offices with different volumes. LEED Acoustic Performance requires T60 below 0.8 sec.
What certifications are accepted by USGBC for v4 low-emissions?
CI-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materialsposted by Randal Carter on
The USGBC has posted, and will continue updating, a "Low-Emitting Materials Third-Party Certifications table" at this link: http://www.usgbc.org/resources/low-emitting-materials-third-party-cert
Ceiling Step Down
NC-v4 EQc8:Quality viewsposted by Kim Lombard on
Does anyone have a good sense of how to treat step down ceiling heights in calculating the interior distance qualifying for quality views?
Opt 2 metered water use with unoccupied building
EBOM-v4 WEp1:Indoor water use reductionposted by OSCAR DE LA RED on
If we had submeters installed for more then 80% fixtures in the building but the building is unoccupied during the perfomance period we must use (as the reference guide seems to state) the optio
Walkable Street - Item D Functional Entries
ND-Plan-v4 NPDc1:Walkable streetsposted by Ian Scott on
Where a mixed-used building as a mix of residential and non-residential and both residential and non-residential building entrances. Do both residential and non-residential entrances count?
[Innovation Credit] Bicycle Alternative
EBOM-v4 INc1:Innovationposted by JOHN COOK on
Hi, I was wondering if the innovation credit for V4 Existing Buildings can receive a point for using Electric Bicycle-Cars.
Ashrae 90.1 2010 Appendix G
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by junaid naseer on
Do we need to follow addendums of ASHRAE 90.1 2010 in relation to Appendix G for compliance? For instance, addendum F restricts window to wall ratio to 34% for hotel/motel with rooms greater than