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Residence Hall 24 hour Use Spaces

NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reduction
posted by  Lisa Ferreira   on 

We have designed a residence hall that has single and double rooms on a double loaded corridor, with shared floor lounges and studies.

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Sr. Electrical Engineer
Integrated Design Solutions
LEEDuser Expert
516 thumbs up
Sat Feb 3, 2018, 4:32 pm

Green Power -contract / purchase date

CS-2009 EAc6:Green Power
posted by  C. Anthony Menefee  on 

Is it possible for the owner to sign the 2 year contract and begin energy consumption before the building is completed and occupied?

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Head of Sustainability
Manens S.p.A.
LEEDuser Premium Member
16 thumbs up
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 11:07 pm

CIv4 op1:Modeling

CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Juan Carlos Sanabria Fallas  on 

Hi, I have some questions about the modeling system on CI.
1.If I have a curtain wall window on the exterior of my building, I still need to use U-value of the faming system?

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Fri Feb 2, 2018, 10:50 pm

What counts as building FAR?

NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by  Brightworks Sustainability  on 

I know that parking garages don't count, but can use types such as tennis courts and sports fields counts as total building area?

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Thu Feb 8, 2018, 6:19 pm

WS 2018--Embodied Carbon

SD Leaders
posted by  Nadav Malin  on 

Embodied carbon in products and existing buildings. What does LCA tell us about renovation vs. new construction and material choices?

Guiding Questions: 

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Fri Feb 2, 2018, 8:03 pm

Preferred Parking Enforcement Requirements.

NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehicles
posted by  Chris Brown  on 

Regarding the preferred parking, the credit requrements state "Clearly identify and enforce for sole use by green vehicles." (emphasis added).

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Chief Engineer
Lile Engineering, LLC
LEEDuser Basic Member
59 thumbs up
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 7:54 pm

WS 2018--Financial Literacy

SD Leaders
posted by  Nadav Malin  on 

Financial literacy and speaking with clients on their terms. Guiding Questions:

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CEO
Green Commons, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
586 thumbs up
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 7:46 pm

Signage and Language

NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehicles
posted by  Dianne Herrin  on 

What is the most appropriate signage for identifying these preferred parking spaces, especially since LEED has stopped using "low-emitting" and "fuel-efficient" and is now using "green vehicles"?

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Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance
Jacobs
LEEDuser Expert
469 thumbs up
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 7:28 pm

Grid interactive charging stations

NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehicles
posted by  Lawrence Lile  on 
  • USGBC requires that electrical connectors must adhere to SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or an equivalent regional or local sta
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Chief Engineer
Lile Engineering, LLC
LEEDuser Basic Member
59 thumbs up
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 6:43 pm

Is there a Minimum IAQ Performance Calculator based on CEN Standard?

CS-v4 EQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  Qidi Jiang  on 

The Minimum IAQ Performance Calculator provided by USGBC is completely based on ASHRAE Standard.

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Thu Feb 8, 2018, 7:23 pm