Can shadow/shading from adjacent buildings be factored into our program model? We have buildings on the East and West of our project that will help reduce heat gain during the most...

A question has been raised regarding which space area (GROSS or NET) should be considered into the simulation thermal blocks conception in order to result in the most accurate results. The...

Can you use center of glass for EAp2 & c1 or do you need factor for the entire unit?

We are designing a dry water feature on a campus app guide project. The pumps will be on a limited schedule. How will the pumps be factored into the energy credit? thanks for your help

We've learned that for projects with partial renovation and partial expansion a new points thresholds should be calculated for EAc1. Averaging the percent savings according to the percentage of...

My question is currently about the scope of certification, but has it main impact on the building's energy performance.

We are currently working on a major renovation and extension of an...

G 3.1.1 of Appendix G performance rating method mentions that Base Line building design shall be based on "usage, no. of floors, conditioned floor area..." as specified in table G3.1.1A
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Hi all,
I am working on a whole building simulation according to Appendix G.
The 10 storey building is divided on 3 tennants. One tenant brings an own, independent HVAC System which...

I am wondering how to handle an existing chiller in a LEED C&S project.
The building of the C&S project got 100% refurbishment for the building constructions.
The central...

Dear Marcus

We conducted an energy simulation analysis and included Facade lighting as one of the energy saving features. One of the LEED Review comment is that because Facade lighting...