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Naturally ventilated spaces
CS-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Nader NAKIB on
I appreciate your interpretations on the ASHRAE 62.1 regarding the requirement for naturally ventilated spaces: 5.1.1 Location and Size of Openings: Naturally ventilated spaces shall be permanentl
Definition of woonerf
posted by Ricardo Sobral on
In LT Walkable project site, the term "woonerf" is used, but in the Glossary section the definition of this term was apparently erased. Shouldn't it be taken back, to help clarify it?
Removing Hardscape
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Emily Catacchio on
Has anyone heard of an alternate compliance path where we count the new greenspace we're creating where we're removing hardscape, as a reduction in the heat island effect on the site?
Performance Period - EBOM v2.0 - Minimum period
posted by Tyra Sorensen on
Is there an advantage or disadvantage to using the minimum performance period? Using the shortest possible period to earn the credit will mean the fewest numbers to crunch and document.
Back up Energy source in Energy Modeling
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Paula Hernandez on
I have an office building that will use solar pannels to generate hot sanitary water. But it will have an electric heaters aswell for back up. How can I consider this in my Model???.
Midrise 4-6 Stories
posted by Hsin-Yi Hsieh on
Can a 4-6 story multifamily use LEED for Homes instead of LEED for Midrise?
Unlabeled fenestration visible light transmission(VLT)
NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by gwenedd murray on
I have several projects where the fenestration VLT assembly is unknown or unlabeled. These projects are renovations where the exterior envelope was not changed.
LEED for HOMES: Threshold adjustment
posted by Roberto Chauriye on
Can someone explain me step by step how I apply the THRESHOLD ADJUSTMENT formula? Are there any missing parenthesis in the formula that apperas in the guide? thanks in advanced, Roberto.
Enhanced credit
posted by J.R. Anderson on
Could an enhanced crdt be created for the application of fixture equipment for more aeas than just the project aea?? overall acceptable approach.
blower tests in mexico
NC-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Controlposted by marisol cano on
Hi, we need to make a blower door test for a Hampton Inn Hotel in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico. No one in Mexico will do it for us. Anyone knows someone in the US who can do it for us here?