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NC-v4 MRc5:Construction and demolition waste managementposted by Joshua Mauldin on
I'm working on a university project and was just notified by our contractor that from February to June their waste hauler took all waste to landfill due to concerns about their employees being expo
Surrounding density question for downtown Houston
CI-v4 LTc2:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted by Anna Kaelin on
Hello,
I am working on a retail store project in downtown Houston. The project is in the mall and I am looking for some help with this credit.
Any reason NOT to switch from v4 to v4.1 for the BPDO EPD credit?
NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarationsposted by Renee Shirey on
I looked at the changes, and I don't see a reason why the switch to v4.1 would not be of benefit. Am I missing anything, where it could potentially create a problem for a project?
500-year floodplain
ND-Plan-v4 SLLp5:Floodplain avoidanceposted by Marc Mondor on
The v4 reference manual states "locate on a site that is entirely outside any flood hazard area shown on a legally adopted flood hazard map...". For projects without a flood map, it says to l
Asphalt Paving Base Material
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Randy Weatherly on
I understand that I can re-use asphalt and concrete paving on the site for this credit, but does this also apply to the 6" type "A" crushed stone aggregate base below these paving types.
Seasonal Commissioning in an area with no seasons like Singapore
NC-v4.1 EAc1:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Jordan Kirrane on
Does anyone know or have experience demonstrating that, Seasonal Commissioning, a requirement of the enhanced commissioning credit has been met in Singapore?
USGBC Alternative Energy Code Checklist
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Judhajit Chakraborty on
Hello,
Sensory Stimulation Documentation
Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupantsposted by Zac Bradley on
The credit language does not specify the best means of documentation for stair feature option #9 (Use inviting sensory stimulation such as artwork and/or music in stairwells.Elsewher
Split system OA Filtration
NC-v4 EQc1:Enhanced indoor air quality strategiesposted by Donald Green on
I recall an LI or Addendum from v2009 whereby certain smaller units were exempt from MERV 13 filtration as it is just not feasible on those units, am I remembering correctly?
Ozone Sampling
NC-v4.1 EQc4:Indoor Air Quality Assessmentposted by Greg Chambliss on
In order to meet the Path 1 requirement for the Indoor Air Quality Assessment, does Ozone sampling need to be performed regardless if the facility is in an EPA Non-attainment zone or not?