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exceptions and alternative options for vestibules
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Francesco Passerini on
According to 5.4.3.4 (mandatory provision) enclosed vestibules shall protect building entrances that separate the conditioned space from the exterior.
LEED V4 DATA CENTER
NC-2009 PIf1:Minimum Program Requirementsposted by Caroline Vallieres on
There is a new data center extension to an existing building of a different use (office). The extension is accessible via a corridor. The buildings do share an electrical box.
Electric consumption based on EAc1
NC-2009 EAc6:Green powerposted by Lise Dannesboe on
The percentage of RECs is calculated as a percentage of the result of the energy model in EAc1. Does this include or exclude the amount of renewables on site.
Expansion areas
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Gustavo De las Heras Izquierdo on
Our LEED Project Boundary includes a future expansion area. This area has grown native species naturally. Can this vegetated area be counted towards this credit?
Green Cleaning
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Stella Stella on
Hi, We are trying to document Green cleaning towards 1 point under Innovation for our LEED NC project.Is it sufficient to just follow the EBOM requirement for IEQ P3 & 3.1 to document complianc
LEED V4 DATA CENTER
NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or spaceposted by Caroline Vallieres on
There is a new data center extension to an existing building of a different use (office). The extension is accessible via a corridor. The buildings do share an electrical box.
Green-e equivalency
NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by LEED Pro Consultant on
I have a question regarding using carbon credits (CERs) from a Clean Development Mechanism project for a New Construction V4 project.
Is Cradle-to-Cradle Certification acceptable?
Schools-2009 IEQc4.6:Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systemsposted by Chris Moore on
I have a styrofoam insulation that has zero VOC out put. The supplier claims it undergoes VOC small scale chamber testing by MBDC and the product is cradle-to-cradle certified.
LEED Dynamic Plaque: Is it Sustainable?
posted by Michael Ozenich on
As we explore building energy efficiency, is one more energized device plugged into the internet of things really a strategy for sustainability?
Expansion area
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Gustavo De las Heras Izquierdo on
Our LEED Project Boundary includes a future expansion area. Should we include the expansion area as "building footprint"? Calculations in credit SSc5.1 will depend on this decision.