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Occupancy sensors: valid lighting control?
CI-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by Amanda Redmond-Neal on
I have an individually occupied "office" (kind of like a coat-check, really) that for some reason was built with only an occupancy sensor and no wall switch.
How to count toilets for handicapped
CI-2009 WEc1:Water Use Reductionposted by Marco Abdallah on
Hi! Our project has highefficient toilets with 3.5/2 ltr/flush. Unfortunately the manufacturer doesn't provide these toilets for disabled restrooms.
Microclimate conditions versus Climate zones by ASHRAE
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Esteban Undurraga on
Hi there, sorry for the long intro and thank you in advance for any feedback, We're trying to specify our Climate data file for LEED simulation purposes.
Fixtures to be included in WEp1 calculations
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
We have two lavatories to be used for medical purposes in our buldings: one in the esterelization room of an ambulatory and the other in a medical office.
EAP2 case 2 Our project cannot use Portfolio Manager
EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performanceposted by Alicia Villanueva on
We are trying to certify a conference center that has NO category under portfolio manager.
MERV13s on VAV boxes
CI-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Controlposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
We continue to struggle with the issue of whether VAV boxes must have MERV13 filters to comply with IEQcr5. VAV boxes do "process return and outside air".
Combined Stalls
NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacityposted by Curt Pascoe on
I know you cannot double-count between carpool/LEV/FEV to reduce total designated stalls. However, can you combine these stalls if you still provide the same total number? I.E.
75% calculation for Residential projects:
NC-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Viewsposted by Chen Shalita on
We have NC student's campus, with 1700 Residential units.
Urinals in each restroom?
CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Marco Abdallah on
Assuming there are 2 separate male restrooms on each floor.
Double Skin
CI-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spacesposted by breeze glazer on
Hello - I am working on an interiors project within a new tower, 1 Bligh St, in Australia. The tower features a double skin facade envelope system.