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update to LEED Interpretations database

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posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

In keeping with the orginal announcement indicating that the Interpretations database was "Beta," USGBC has rolled out an updated version.

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Design Alaska
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Thu Nov 10, 2011, 3:22 pm

What consitutes a suffient interior fit-out

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posted by  Maria Lopez  on 

I am having troubles understanding the definition of complete interior fit-out to determine whether our office renovation is eligible for LEED CI certification.

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Integrated Design & LEED Specialist
SERA Architects
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Mon Nov 7, 2011, 10:53 am

EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy

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posted by  Jonathan Weiss  on 

I had posted this comment during the first public comment period, but there was not much in the way of response, so I wanted to bounce it off this group for feedback - I am curious about the new re

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Jacobs Buildings & Infrastructure
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Thu Nov 3, 2011, 4:06 pm

Applying Addenda?

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posted by  Barbara McCrary  on 

Does anyone know how to apply an Addenda to a credit, if the Addenda was issued AFTER the project was registered? Do I simply write a narrative explaining that I have applied an Addenda?

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Buro Happold
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Thu Nov 3, 2011, 1:29 am

PI Form 3 - Unconditioned gross area

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posted by  Kenneth Van Riper  on 

Is mechanical space that contains unit heaters but no other heating or cooling considered unconditioned area for the purposes of Table PIf3-1?

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Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
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Wed Nov 2, 2011, 5:53 pm

Credential Maintenance Guide

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posted by  Emily Catacchio  on 

Hi Heather,

Do you have a copy of the Credential Maintenance Program Guide? It offers the most useful set of information yet. 

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Sustainability Director
Lake|Flato Architects
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Tue Nov 1, 2011, 4:24 pm

Energy Star ratings and volume

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posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

Nena, no, you don't. For projects ineligible for Energy Star, there are other compliance paths.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Mon Oct 31, 2011, 4:51 am

"building floor area" and "conditioned square footage"

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posted by  Daniel Costantino  on 

Hello, I've struggled for a while with the exact definition of various floor area related terms in LEED ND.

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Ecology & Environment, Inc.
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Thu Oct 27, 2011, 5:18 pm
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U.S. Green Building Council
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Wed Oct 19, 2011, 4:04 pm

synergies from LEED-NC to LEED-EBOM

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posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

Jeff, I think you will find the client is starting from scratch.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Sep 30, 2011, 3:47 pm