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Solar cells and green roof
CS-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Mathilda Jonsson on
Hi My project is having green roof (less than 50 % of the total roof area though) and the rest of the roof area will be covered of solar cells. Can I somehow use this toward this credti?
2 buildings on one site, one equipment, etc
posted by Barry Giles on
A very interesting question and to answer it will take a lot of space. 1. Why are you only doing one? 2. Are these existing buildings or half in construction? 1.
LEED LCA Calculator
Pilot-Credits PC1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materialsposted by Kelly Roberts on
The link to the LEED LCA Credit Calculator does not appear to be working anymore.
ASHRAE 90.1-2007 definitions
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Rudolph Schaar on
I am trying to determine the R-values required for a project - a major renovation to a 1940's existing building. The building structure is steel beams and columns, encased in concrete.
Rule 1113
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Emily Catacchio on
Rule 1113 was amended on June 3rd 2011 and now the limit for clear wood varnish is 275. I assume updates to Rule 1113 apply to LEED. Is this correct?
Carpet donation as salvaged AND regional material?
EBOM-2009 MRc3:Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additionsposted by Andrea Marzullo on
A large amount of carpet was donated to us by a big local company who didn't use it all in their hotels. The carpet itself had never been used.