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Daylight Simulation Modeling Topography

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Kristina Abrams  on 

Our current daylight simulation shows hotspots along a window wall that is shaded by existing trees and topography. We did not model the topography as part of the simulation.

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Thu Apr 24, 2014, 8:40 pm

90 % of the average annual rainfall

NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Control
posted by  Lucie Cervena  on 

Could anyone give me an advice which of the following interpretation complies with the credit language?

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Building Enclosure Consultant
BPL Enclosure
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Thu Apr 24, 2014, 7:00 pm

Option 2 - Labs21

EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by  Alexis Thompson  on 

If our LEED project building is a laboratory space are we required to use Labs21 as our benchmark? I know it's probably the preferred method, but is it possible to use other alternative methods?

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Director of Sustainability
Iconergy
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Thu Apr 24, 2014, 6:28 pm

Oversizing the Proposed Case

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Omar Elrawy  on 

I need to know if both; Basecase and Proposed case should be identical meaning that both should be oversized with the same ratio?

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Executive Director
Empirical Energy Solutions
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Thu Apr 24, 2014, 6:07 pm

Daylight Option 2- Borrowing Light

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Sara Zoumbaris  on 

Hello All, We have a project that is relying on quite a bit of borrowed light for their interior spaces.

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Energy Program Specialist
PA DMVA
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Thu Apr 24, 2014, 4:54 pm

WFR x VLT = much more than 0.180???

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Karen Loysen  on 

I am currently running daylight calculations using the prescriptive method on a project with an open plan with large expanses of glazing all around.

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Energy Program Specialist
PA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
626 thumbs up
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 3:53 pm

DES and EAc5

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  FABIO VIERO  on 

Hi, I'm now working on a project under LEED certification, according to NC v2009. This project is served by a DES: it is more than 50.000 sqf of GFA, in which the DES supplies energy for more than

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Wed Apr 23, 2014, 2:58 pm

Exception to DES

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  FABIO VIERO  on 

Hi, I'm now working on a group project certification based on three buildings. The HVAC System has a central cooling system that serves only the three buildings. The central cooling system is l

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Wed Apr 23, 2014, 2:56 pm

WEp1 - LEED - International - Faucets again

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  André Knutsson  on 

Regarding the 0.5gpm commercial lavator faucets, we are having a problem finding equipment. Here in Norway there are no faucets which delivers less than 1.5 gpm.

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Green Building Consultant | Researcher
GreenA Consultants
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Wed Apr 23, 2014, 1:52 pm

EAc5, Option #3 = MPR #6

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  Dave Hubka  on 

Why are project teams awarded a point for following the requirements of a Minimum Program Requirement? I am not complaining, I love free points!...

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Wed Apr 23, 2014, 1:35 pm