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Exterior Lighting for LEED ID+C

CI-v4.1 EAc2:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Alvin Michael Velasco  on 

Hi.. We are working on a LEED CI project where 100% of the building spaces are part of the LEED scope. In this scenario, are exterior lightings required to be included in the energy model?

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Mon Jan 12, 2026, 4:00 pm

LEED v4.0 Energy Model: How to Handle Unknown (Central Plant) Equipment Data for Tenant Fit-Out?

CI-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance
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I’m working as an energy modeler on a 3‑floor office fit‑out within a 42‑story building in New York City (LEED v4.0).

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 7:32 pm

Integrative Analysis of Building Materials

Pilot-Credits MRpc103:Integrative Analysis of Building Materials
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The project team is pursuing this pilot credit after achieving BPDO EPD and HPD credits.

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 3:01 pm

Easily Achievable Where Mandates are in Place

Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Composting
posted by  Marsha Gentile  on 

This pilot credit is easily achievable where mandates and infrastructure (by municipality and/or base building in case of CI project) are in place.

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Associate Principal
Crawford Architects
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Tue Dec 23, 2025, 5:50 pm

Staff-Only Collection in Hotel Guest Floors

Hospitality-NC-v4 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclables
posted by  Amgad Khattab  on 

We are pursuing LEED BD+C: Hospitality certification and have a question regarding the Storage and Collection of Recyclables prerequisite.

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Baseline Pumping Power

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ahmed Labeeb  on 

Based on ASHRAE 90.1, the chilled water pumping power must be 22 W/gpm and does not mention the effect of pumps' head.

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L&T Construction
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Tue Dec 30, 2025, 3:58 am

Testing Protocol and Training Requirements

Pilot-Credits INpc137:Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space for Emerging Pathogens
posted by  Beth Brownlie  on 

Cleanliness Protocols:  Wondering if there has been any pushback from Operators/Facility staff on these protocols and the training requirements?  

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Tue Dec 23, 2025, 4:37 pm