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MERV 13 filters on fan coil units

Schools-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by  james moler, p.e.  on 

Numerous CIR responses and LEED Interpretations previously denied the credit where fan coil units recirculating room air for supplemental cooling in high load spaces were equipped with MERV 8 filte

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Sat Feb 18, 2012, 1:08 am

non-finished flooring for C&S

CS-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Natalie Ng  on 

the project is an office building development, the project proponent would like to leave the feasiblity of installing carpet to the tenants thus the floor will be concrete finish with raised floor

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Gaia Development
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Sat Feb 18, 2012, 12:12 am

Babies - Water Consumption

Schools-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Adriana Hansen  on 

I'm working on a preschool project, which will have 30 babies between 4 months to 1 year-old; 30 babies between 1 to 2 years-old; 30 babies between 2 - 3 years-old; and 30 babies between 3 to 4 yea

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Wight and Company
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Fri Feb 17, 2012, 7:38 pm

Rubber Walk-Off Mats

NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by  Dave Wortman  on 

We are contemplating the use of a rubber walk-off mat for a high traffic area at a winter resort with lots of snow.

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Fri Feb 17, 2012, 6:37 pm

Energy Efficiency Verification (EEV) vs Energy Star

CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances
posted by  Monika Mickute  on 

Hi, We purchased a Kenmore Refrigerator for our new office, which is pursuing LEED CI, and instead of it having an Energy Star sticker, it says it is EEV Rated.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Feb 17, 2012, 6:23 pm

EQc6.2 and EAc1.3 for Zoning and Controls

CI-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
posted by  Megan Snyder  on 

Is it possible to achieve these simultaneously? One appears to require manual control and the other, auto control.

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Fri Feb 17, 2012, 3:50 pm

Option 2 Path 4 Heat island Effect nonroof

CI-2009 SSc1:Site Selection
posted by  Sue Barnett  on 

so my CI LEED project boundary is half of one floor of an 8 story building, it's 14,000 square feet, and does include an exterior courtyard.

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Sue Barnett Sustainable Design
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Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:36 pm

MERV 13

EBOM-2009 IEQc1.4:IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
posted by  susan eguia  on 

Our building has existing MERV 8. The existing HVAC does not have the capability to to take MERV-13 filters. Can we get this credit if we have phase-out plan or need to replace all at once?

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Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
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Thu Feb 16, 2012, 11:26 pm

LEED CI eligibility

CI-2009 SSc1:Site Selection
posted by  Sundararaj Subburaman  on 

Hi, The LEED CI reference guide (2009) mentions that a tenant who lease thier space and who do not occupy the entire building are only eligible.

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Stok
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Thu Feb 16, 2012, 10:51 pm

IEQ 8.1 - Option 3

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Truex Cullins  on 

Does the measurement for this credit have to be performed by some certified, un-biased 3rd party?

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Thu Feb 16, 2012, 10:46 pm