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EBOM - Minimum Energy Performance

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posted by  Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt   on 

There is some controversy around the new prerequisite, EA PR 2, but I would like to thank the USGBC for recognizing that the current ENERGY STAR mandate does not further the organization's core mis

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Thu Sep 29, 2011, 2:10 pm

O&M Manual is the bible

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posted by  Bazeeth Ahamed Khader Mohamed Ali  on 

I have taken the exam in Feb 2011 and passed with 187. There are no short cuts. Get familize with the reference manual. Practice questions from GBES or Ever Blue may help you more

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Sat Sep 24, 2011, 9:52 am

rating system and credit

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posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

Hi Christopher, can you ground this discussion in a specific LEED rating system and credit? I am not sure if there is a Homes vs.

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GBWorks
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Wed Sep 21, 2011, 3:30 pm

MR Credit - Environmentally Preferable Structure and Enclosure

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posted by  Keith Lindemulder  on 

First - PLEASE bring back some kind of number system like MR4, MR5, whatever...these credit names are too difficult to remember and differentiate.

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Green Commons, LLC
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Thu Sep 15, 2011, 7:35 pm

Poured concrete is not an air

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posted by  Susan Walter  on 

Poured concrete is not an air barriers. Your wall section will need a separate air barrier.

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Thu Sep 15, 2011, 2:44 pm

Consensus process

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posted by  Bill Swanson  on 

"Consensus decision-making is a group decision making process that seeks not only the agreement of most participants but also the resolution or mitigation of minority objections" If LEED is update

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Integrated Design Solutions
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Thu Sep 15, 2011, 1:17 pm

Is the proposed Low-Emitting Interiors credit system workable?

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posted by  Dwayne Fuhlhage  on 

I’d personally like to hear input from architects and project teams on some fundamental questions regarding coatings and sealants.

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Sage Building Revival
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Thu Sep 15, 2011, 2:00 am

Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern - making it work

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posted by  Tom Lent  on 

I continue to think this credit is a good step forward. There are six issues I would suggest we discuss to strengthen it and make sure it meets the intent.

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Mary Davidge Associates
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Wed Sep 14, 2011, 10:31 pm

Low emiting vehicles

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posted by  J.R. Anderson  on 

lproviding a "fleet" of fuel effcicient vehicles might be a practical strectch. recommend keeping the fuel efficient vehicle credit for all projects and not just schools and warehouses.

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Kirksey
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Wed Sep 14, 2011, 9:49 pm

IP credit

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posted by  Mike Decoster  on 

Although integrated process may lead to more sustainable solution, I don't believe it should be awarded points for the building design. These two credits should be deleted.

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BuildingPhysics South Africa
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Wed Sep 14, 2011, 8:52 pm