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Commissioning stand-by energy sources
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systemsposted by Maya Karkour on
Dear All, Do stand-by electricity generators need to be commissioned as part of this prerequisite?
CO2 sensors located in the return duct
EBOM-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Katie Raymond on
I noticed Ben's comment below from February 10th, "Also, if the CO2 sensors are located in the return duct, the review team will likely request justification for how those sensors are accurately a
Dormitory / Mixed Use Project
NC-2009 IEQc7.2:Thermal Comfort—Verificationposted by Cassandra Coffin on
I am working on a new residence hall for a University in which the lower two floors consist of offices, a large multi-purpose room, a seminar room, a learning commons center, a cafe and custodial/m
Building Area vs Space-by-Space method
CI-2009 EAc1.1:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Powerposted by Brian Coldwell on
We are working on a LEED-CI project in a large commercial office building, where the overall 'building area' method would clearly be office at 1 W/sf.
Self-contained classroom pods = regularly used entrances?
NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Controlposted by Joyce Kelly on
Picture a University bldg. shaped to form a slot canyon to provide shaded access to the outdoors. Within the canyon, which includes doors to exit the courtyard, are a few small classroom pods.
Cruise Terminal FTE and Visitor/Transient count
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Sheryl Swartzle on
Our cruise terminal has a season from October 1 to April 15 when the FTE will be 155 and visitor/transient will be 2,000 per day for 3 or 4 days per week (the other 3-4 days per week it would drop
SSc4.2 / WEc3
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Bryan Pratt on
I am working on an expansion to an existing building that will be using existing plumbing fixtures to satisfy requirementst.
Task Lighting included?
CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliancesposted by BEE Incorporations on
Hi, We are working on an office project outside the US and recommending the client install desk lamps as task lighting to increase controllability of lighting and reduce ceiling lighting energy l
Filtrations on milan wall
CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer on
We were asked by a contractor about a project where the milan wall (structural soil estabilization) is having some water filtrations. The product will be applied on a milan wall (concrete wall) th
App G Baseline HVAC Zones
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am working on a large building which is part theater, part convention center and part exhibitions halls + ancillary spaces. The baseline system is system type 7.