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Basis of Design (BOD)
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systemsposted by Peter Doo on
Lately, engineers have been submitting their specifications as the Basis of Design document. We haven't submitted any for review yet but this has occurred several times by different engineers.
Regularly Occupied Spaces
CS-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Viewsposted by Daniela Aguilera on
Hi, i'm working on a core and shell proyect particularly in 8.2 credit,and i have the next question about it, are cafeteria and file room a regularly occuped spaces??, and another question is , th
Load response programs with an automated activation system
Pilot-Credits EApc8:Demand responseposted by Cara Neary on
A demand response program with automation minimizes the delay in reducing electricity demand.
Tenant Scope, Owner Scope, Tenant Guidelines
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Jennifer Preston on
I'm sure this questions has be asked before, but I cant seem to find the answer. Do forgive me if its repetitive. Where is the line between tenant scope, owner scope and the Tenant Guidelines?
Athena calculator questions
Pilot-Credits PC1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materialsposted by Laura Whitehurst on
1. What is the difference between an open web steel joist and a plain steel joist?
Grasscrete for Fire Lane
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Norma Lehman on
I understand that turf is not compliant "native and adaptive ", but is there an exception for using Grasscrete for the fire lane instead of paving?
USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations
posted by Cara Mae Cirignano on
Thanks to all those who have commented, and to Tristan for the article. We’ve been working hard on the LEED Interpretations program, and we’re excited to get Phase I out to the world.
Must submeters not within Option 2 list be read weekly?
EBOM-2009 WEc1:Water Performance Measurementposted by Vanessa Seibert on
We have a main, fire water and irrigation meter. If read weekly and calibrated properly we have what is needed to obtain 2 points in this credit.