John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP
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BGIS
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Colorants added at the Point-of-Sale
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Laurent Kanago on
This is in reference to Green Seal GS-11 section 4.4 and 4.5. I am working on a project that is looking to use Dryfall Paint. the Flat paints meet the
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Thu Dec 27, 2012, 5:56 pm
What is a "view factor?"
CS-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Viewsposted by Lauren Ulmer on
In the Reference Guide, under Exemplary Performance for this credit, item #4 mentions a "view factor." What is that? I can't find an explanation of it in the Reference Guide or on LEED User.com.
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Metricorps
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Thu Dec 27, 2012, 5:16 pm
Recycled content counted as a regional material
NC-2009 MRc5:Regional Materialsposted by Sara Heppe on
I am getting conflicting information about the allowable extraction/harvesting point for recycled content in materials.
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Founder & Community Director
Metricorps
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Wed Dec 26, 2012, 5:01 pm
Commissioning Walk-in Freezers / Coolers
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systemsposted by Richard Woodward on
We have a mixed use new office / commercial kitchen project with owner occupiers.
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GKV Architects
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Fri Dec 21, 2012, 7:45 pm
Calculating Vot in Credit Template
CI-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Rick Servoss on
The Template calculates Vot by dividing Voz by Ev. ASHRAE 62.1 2007 arrives at Vot by dividing Vou by Ev, not Voz.
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Mechanical Engineer
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Fri Dec 21, 2012, 6:54 pm
M&V Plan - Specific Acceptable Range(s) of Error
CS-2009 EAc5.1:Measurement and Verification—Base Buildingposted by Marina Andrade on
Hello, I just got the review comment requesting the “specific acceptable range(s) of error”, follow the comment bellow. “TECHNICAL ADVICE: Please revise the Measurement and Verification Plan, as
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Principal
G. F. Shymko & Associates Inc.
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Fri Dec 21, 2012, 11:40 am
Audits Around the World
EBOM-2009 EAc2.1:Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysisposted by Jenny Carney on
All, I'm trying to compile a list of energy audit providers outside of the US.
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Owner / Energy Engineer / Sustainability Consultant
Sustainnovations, LLC
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Fri Dec 21, 2012, 12:08 am
Air cooled chillers and other air cooled equipment.
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Rudolph Carneiro on
Question: If I have an air cooled chiller selected at non-ARI conditions that has a full load efficiency of 3.0 COP, does it comply with the minimum efficiency requirement of 2.8 COP from ASHRAE -
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Thu Dec 20, 2012, 9:01 pm
Innovation points no longer recognized?
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Kris Phillips on
I have conflicting information on a few Innovation points that have been achieved on certain projects, but are apparently being denied on current projects being deemed "too easy" by the GBCI review
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Sustainable Building Services Project Manager
Architectural Energy Corporation
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Thu Dec 20, 2012, 4:58 pm
Cooling and heating specification
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Jatuwat Varodompun on
If my project does not have any heating system at all (but it will have cooling system), Are the baseline and proposed models required to have defualt heating system as specified in appendix G?
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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Thu Dec 20, 2012, 3:03 pm