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Concerning Underground Basements

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
posted by  Omar Elrawy  on 

Dear all, My project is two underground basement parking floors, that are built on the total land area, while the above-grade floors are built on 30% of the total land area. Should I

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Wed Nov 11, 2015, 8:56 pm
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Graywater usage

Healthcare-v2009 WEp1:Water use reduction
posted by  Paula Hernandez  on 

Hi, Is it allowed to use treated graywater from lavatories and sinks for urinals and toilettes in Healthcare facilities?, Thank you

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Thu Sep 17, 2015, 1:27 pm

Dorm Room Controls, no mechanical cooling

NC-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

We have a dormitory project with about 80% individual rooms and 20% double rooms. Each room is provided with a Thermostat and an operable window with over 4% operable window to floor area ratio.

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Wed Jan 6, 2016, 6:40 pm

credits for zipcar, uber and shuttle bus

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Peter Doo  on 

Hi all, Our project is an outdoor amphitheater and we are looking to achieve some sort of credit under the SSc4 category.

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Fri Nov 27, 2015, 4:35 am

Updated/clarified primer voc limit

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Martha Norbeck  on 

Can you please update the FAQ section of LEED-NC v2009, IEQc4.2. The information on primers is out of date per interpretation/addenda #100001805.

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Energy Star Alternative

Retail-CI-v2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Cesar Ruiz  on 

A refrigerator labeled 'California Energy Commission Certificated' is valid as an alternative for an Energy Star qualified equipment?

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EPD and MC02

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Guido Mattarello  on 

Hi all. I'm student working on a thesis about lca, epd and leed. The product under assessment is a unitized façade system. A façade-related EPD will be issued, once the building is complete.

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Mon Dec 21, 2015, 2:50 pm
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Underground parking areas included?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Hello, We are trying to determine which rating system to use, NC or C&S, for a mixed use project.

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Sat Sep 19, 2015, 12:24 am

Calculation grid for option 2

NC-v4 EQc7:Daylight
posted by  Sarah Leenknegt  on 

Hi, Regarding option 1, there are clear requirements to the calculation grid and evaluation plane. Do the same requirements apply for option 2? Thanks! Sarah

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Mon Jan 25, 2016, 5:37 pm
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Shower Requirement for Leasing & Ammenity space of a Res.Bldg

NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
posted by  Aaron McEwin  on 

With reference to LI #10209, I would appreciate clarification on the following: LI#10209:Applies only to mixed use building.What is defined as non-residential component per this interpretation? Wo

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Fri Nov 27, 2015, 2:26 pm