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Assessing the new MR credits - MRC4 - material ingredients
posted by Tom Lent on
This credit signifies a huge step in a positive direction for the building industry.
Rainwater management
posted by Pamela Lippe on
Can anyone tell me how LEED is defining "in a manner best replicating natural site hydrology processes using low impact development and green infrastructure?" In an earlier version it was defined
i got a 100% on your test!
posted by brendan owens on
good stuff tristan - thanks for making this more fun!
Will the current materials approach hurt LEED?
posted by Rob Watson on
My short answer is “Yes, the current approach to the materials credits is hurting LEED.” Now that I’ve got people’s blood up, let me explain. The changes from the fourth to fifth comment draft of
LEED ID+C
posted by Melissa Wrolstad on
This comment pertains to the LEED ID+C rating system, which still seems to be the little brother left at the grocery store in all this new rating system development. In credits marked final that w
Ohio Investment in Green Schools Not Spurious
posted by Nadav Malin on
The Ohio Green Building Law blog has a story describing the anticipated ROI of the $131 million investment in green schools that the USA Today story criticizes.
Assessing the new MR credits - #2 & 3
posted by Tom Lent on
I find a lot to like in the new LEED MR Credits (MRc2, 3 & 4 Building product disclosure and optimization).
Forest Advocates' Perspective
posted by Jason Grant on
The LEED Certified Wood Credit, with its preference for FSC, has been a part of LEED since the beginning and has been one of the most important drivers for market transformation to sustainability i
ACP for IEQp1 uses EU Ventilation Norms
posted by Jean Marais on
Adhering to EN 15251 and EN 13779.
Total project budget
posted by Mike D on
Hello, I am currently completing LEED CS Pl form2 and I was wondering if the cost of the land must be included in the total budget of the project? Thanks