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BUG Method- Recessed Ceiling Exterior Downlights

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posted by Edgar Arevalo on Nov 7, 2023, 12:34 pm

There is project where the only exterior lighting is two ceiling recessed downlighting fixtures installed at the outdoor canopy of the main entrance.  According to the BUG method, B (backlight) ...

Last reply: Glenn Heinmiller, Nov 7, 2023, 1:54 pm

Government-mandated roadway lighting exemption- definition

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posted by Lenka Matějíčková on Aug 24, 2023, 6:51 am

Working on a car manufacturing plant, we would like to explore if roadway lighting within the area of the plant can be extempt from the assesment.

By the local code, the roadway lighting...

Last reply: Lenka Matějíčková, Aug 25, 2023, 7:50 am

Lighting Boundary modification- Railway track

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posted by Lenka Matějíčková on Aug 24, 2023, 6:01 am

We have a major industrial development (car manufacturing plant) project.

There is a railway track going along the north perimeter of the factory. In the LEED manual its being said that:...

Last reply: Lenka Matějíčková, Aug 25, 2023, 7:49 am

Lighting Zone determination for an industrial project

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posted by Lenka Matějíčková on Aug 18, 2023, 5:33 am

Hi, 

We have a major industrial development, being built on undeveloped land adjacent to a village/small rural town. For the village, LZ-1 is assumed. Now, in the LEEDv4 manual is stated,...

Last reply: Lenka Matějíčková, Aug 24, 2023, 4:16 am

Light pollution credit

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posted by Christina Skandali on Jun 1, 2023, 9:41 am

Hello! 

The questions refer to a new office buiding according to LEED v4 version.

The building which is situated in a LZ2 area and the lighting boundaries are very close to the...

Last reply: Bill Swanson, Jul 24, 2023, 8:38 am

Adjustable luminaries tilt- Option 1 (BUG) Vs Option 2 (Calculation)

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posted by Anna Korinkova on Jul 7, 2020, 10:52 am

Hi, 

I would like to clarify how to characterize adjustable luminaires. 

I the LEED guide, p.212 (Step 7. Gather data on luminaires, Option 2) it is written: 'Show the total lumens...

Last reply: N. Josef Nassif, Apr 25, 2023, 2:27 am

BUG Method Clarificarion

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posted by Mankisha Veng Veng on Mar 17, 2022, 10:56 am

the wall then this credit is not compatible. https://leeduser.buildinggreen.com/forum/government-mandated-fixtures-ex... Log in or register to post comments Aviv Nitzan LEEDuser Premium Member March 8, 2023-...

Last reply: Glenn Heinmiller, Mar 8, 2023, 12:47 pm

Street Light BUG Rating

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posted by Danielle Waters on Feb 13, 2023, 2:22 pm

If Street Lights on the public sidewalk adjacent to public streets are within project scope and LEED Boundary, are they required to comply with BUG Rating? What if fixtures are required by city...

Last reply: Danielle Waters, Feb 14, 2023, 4:15 pm

Modification of the lighting boundary- 4 lane street

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posted by Anna Korinkova on Oct 3, 2022, 4:44 am

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask for a clarification related to the allowed modification of the lighting boundary.

We have a project where there is a public walkway along the...

Last reply: Anna Korinkova, Oct 4, 2022, 5:23 pm

Greenhouse

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posted by Irene Chung on Jul 28, 2022, 9:58 am

Does a greenhouse need to be included in the...

Last reply: Bill Swanson, Aug 5, 2022, 9:29 am