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Shade structure for SSc7.1
CS-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Nonroofposted by charles bell on
We have a large commercial project which employs four large square shade "umbrellas." (approximately 40 x 40 feet each).
Quality View credit for K-5 school - line of sight for children
Schools-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Viewsposted by Gendel Metlitsky on
School with Pre-kindergarten thru Grade 5 children: Can direct line of sight at 42" to be applicable to little children in Pre-kindergarten classroom or to Kindergarten classroom?
Native Trees planted in turfgrass count?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Peter Crawford on
Can Native Trees' 5 year canopy area be counted when planted in turfgrass for credit toward SS 5.1
Tenant space with some old, some new HVAC and lighting
CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controlsposted by Vanessa Seibert on
I've been reviewing all the CI energy related credits hoping to get a clear answer. As I understand it, the CI energy prerequisite can only apply to the new HVAC systems within the project scope.
Door proximity
EBOM-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Controlposted by Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt on
Is it an issue if the door to the smoking room is under 25 feet away from a door that leads to a porch area?
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAH
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Tanja Arnesson on
Hi, My project just got back our Design 2 review, just after we sent in the design credits for the second review the project found old telephone poles within the ground at our project.
Adjustable valve for WC fixtures
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Maya Karkour on
Dear all, The project has 2/4 LPF WC fixtures specified, and the water calculations done accordingly.
Compliance through natural ventilation
NC-2009 IEQc2:Increased Ventilationposted by Udana Ratnayake on
We have a canteen area in one of our projects that is to be naturally ventilated through open windows and ceiling fans.
IEQc2 - Why haven't we been awarded the credit?
NC-2009 IEQc2:Increased Ventilationposted by Mairead Morrissey on
Hi, We have an overall 30% ventilation above ASHRAE, for each individual space.
ID credit for Green Education- Signage change
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Valerie Molinski on
I have achieved an ID credit for my client in the past, based on fulfilling two of the three requirements of the CIR.