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the coffee pot and the refrigerator
CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliancesposted by Michele Helou on
After hours of struggling with the absurdity of this credit on a project with a handful of new appliances and equipment - some that run continuously, some that don't, I decided to walk around the
Renovation and New Construction
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by CT G on
Hi all, we are working in a project with 61.8% of the floor area for renovation and 38.1% is new construction.
Lighting control in bedrooms
NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by Jyothsna Giridhar on
As per the IEQ Space matrix released in October 2013, bedrooms are described as individual work stations.
definition of work room
NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by Kathryn West on
The IEQ Space Type Matrix says work rooms in libraries are multi-occupant spaces. What is the definition of a work room? A meeting room with a big table?
Qualifying VRF Systems
CS-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Kristopher Lashley on
We are working on a retail project and the mechanical designer insists on using a split VRF system.
Residential - SSc 4.4 Requirements
NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacityposted by Jason Biondi on
For a residential project not exceeding local zoning requirements for parking capacity, which of the following strategy needs to be implemented to successfully earn SSc 4.4 (1) Provide a carpool r
How to "meter" fuel deliveries?
Schools-NC-v4 EAp3:Building-level energy meteringposted by Keith Robertson on
The prerequisite requires energy metering. What needs to be done to meet the requirement for this for fuels that are on a delivery-basis, such as biomass, propane, and fuel oil?
Core Performance Guide
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVACposted by Ciaran McCabe on
Hi, Can somebody please send me the link to where I can get the "New Building Institute Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide applicable for LEED CI 2009. Thanks.
No mercury Lights
EBOM-2009 MRc4:Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lampsposted by Susan Coy on
I am working a NC project that has only LED lights, can I pursue an Innovation in Design credit as there are no mercury containing lights?
Naturally Ventilated, Mechanically Cooled space
NC-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Designposted by Gabriela Crespo on
In ASHRAE 55, Section 5.3 Optional Method for Naturally Conditioned, it mentions that "There must be no mechanical cooling system for the space".