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Silicone sealant for glass block installation

CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Adi Negara, LEED AP BD+C  on 

Dear all, Does the silicone sealant used for the glass block installation need to comply with the maximum VOC requirements of this credit?

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Sustainability Consultant
Skanska Czech Republic
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Sun Dec 18, 2011, 5:59 am
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Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
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Sun Dec 18, 2011, 5:52 am

Define Movable Furnishings of IAQ Testing

CI-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted by  Holly Himes  on 

The Reference Guide states movable furnishing such as workstations and partitions must be in place during IAQ testing.

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Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
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415 thumbs up
Sun Dec 18, 2011, 4:36 am

Authentication of water fixture installation date

EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by  David Mortensen  on 

Had anyone successfully used as-built drawings to verify the installation date of water fixtures?

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Representative
Vermont House of Representatives
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Sun Dec 18, 2011, 12:56 am

Exotic plants

EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat
posted by  Matthew Perna  on 

Has anyone had success contending that exotic plants in the project area should be counted for credit (or partial credit) because they are providing functional benefits related to habitat protectio

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Sat Dec 17, 2011, 4:16 am

Reporting offset purchases on form EAc4

EBOM-2009 EAc4:On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy
posted by  Michael Miller  on 

The reference guide is explicit that if you are purchasing off-site renewable energy for fuels combusted on site (Scope 1 emissions), it needs to be done via carbon offsets ("Green-e Climate or equ

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Sustainability Consultant
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Sat Dec 17, 2011, 4:04 am

Controls for open-floor plan

CI-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Diana Nezamutinova  on 

Our project is following CI-2009 guidelines. What lighting controls would be sufficient for offices with open floor plans?

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Fri Dec 16, 2011, 7:37 pm

Flooring Underlayments

NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

Does anyone know if sound control underlayments (homosote or cork) need to also be FloorScore rated for this credit?

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Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager
UL Environment
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Fri Dec 16, 2011, 6:41 pm

SMaRT Sustainable Products Standard

NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Brynn Horley  on 

has anyone heard of this standard? I've received a floor product which claims to be certified by this standard.

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Fri Dec 16, 2011, 4:14 pm

BMPs from Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington

NC-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by  Jutta Berns  on 

for SSp1 would it be acceptable to choose BMPs from the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, which is referenced for the GIBp4 prerequisite in LEED Neighborhood Development?

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Project manager, PA LEED BD+C , Référent certification HQE
AEDIFICA INC.
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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:40 pm