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Prescriptive Method for IEQ 8.1

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Kristian Kicinski  on 

I am confused by what seems to be contradictory information in the Reference Guide and what my LEED reviewer commented. The comment says, "It is not clear whether the claimed daylight zones would

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PA DMVA
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Fri Mar 31, 2017, 2:55 pm

SSc5.1 - Please explain "whichever is greater"

Schools-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
posted by  Amoy McGhee  on 

I am trying to get some clarification on this credit. Total site of a school in Washington DC is 45,186 SF and 50% of the site excluding the bldg. footprint is 13,705 SF.

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VP of Innovation
Sustainable Investment Group
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Fri Mar 31, 2017, 1:33 pm

Major Renovation or Core and Shell (LEED BDC_v4)?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by  Alex Parella  on 

We intend to certify an existing office building, which is going to be retrofitted with the following criteria: -No intervention in the envelope -Replacement of the HVAC (both production and distr

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Energy Efficiency Ninja
Grumman/Butkus Associates
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Fri Mar 31, 2017, 8:25 am

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  Lou Niles II  on 

When does the project have to register for the Energy Star Portfolio Manager? it is not clear if a registration number needs to be shown to comply for the Credit.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Thu Mar 30, 2017, 11:58 pm

Local Code Requirement

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Yong Lee Low  on 

LEED indicates that "Projects outside the U.S.

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ESD Consultancy
ZEB-Technology Pte Ltd
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Thu Mar 30, 2017, 1:34 pm

Manufacturers' claims and laboratory requirements.

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Ashley Hu  on 

Hi there, the credit requires: Both first-party and third-party statements of product compliance must follow the guidelines in CDPH SM V1.1 -2010, Section 8.

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Perkins+Will
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Thu Mar 30, 2017, 10:41 am

detailed framing plans and cut list examples

Homes-v4 MRc4:Material-efficient framing
posted by  Phil Vanderloo  on 

Hi, I need to produce detailed framing plans and cut lists as required for this credit. My time is very limited so I don't want to overkill on the requirement.

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Arch., LEED AP
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Thu Mar 30, 2017, 1:18 am

TVOC certificate for a glass fiber tank

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Lourdes Salinas  on 

For a project that has a glass fiber water tank inside the weather barrier in a utility space (not a working space), do we need to get a TVOC certificate for that tank?

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Atkins
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Wed Mar 29, 2017, 10:58 pm

General Emission Evaluation - Default Scenario

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Mercedes Oviedo  on 

The LEED guide states the following: “Building products must be tested and determined compliant in accordance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1–2010, using the

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Atkins
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Wed Mar 29, 2017, 10:43 pm

FSC % and New Wood %

CI-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood
posted by  Lou Niles II  on 

I have a door company that has sent me documentation that claims 98% FSC mix and another door 90% FSC mix then claims 23% New Wood and 30% New wood right on the documentation next to the FSC Mix %

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Sustainable Investment Group
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Wed Mar 29, 2017, 7:27 pm