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Documented alternative compliance from ND Pilot Projects?

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posted by  Daniel Costantino  on 

Hi, Because of my project's size (very large) and its location (international), I will likely need to submit alternative documentation on several credits.

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Manager, Neighborhood Development
U.S. Green Building Council
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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 9:57 am

Tenant space with some old, some new HVAC and lighting

CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
posted by  Vanessa Seibert  on 

I've been reviewing all the CI energy related credits hoping to get a clear answer. As I understand it, the CI energy prerequisite can only apply to the new HVAC systems within the project scope.

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Principal, Architect
Verde Concepts
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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 1:55 am

can i take a credit for on site renewable energy for green power

Performing LEED Green Power Calculations
posted by  Christopher McArdle  on 
I have PV panels on my project building. Can i deduct the annual energy produced from the pv panels when calculating the amount of Green Power to purchase?
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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Sat Jul 7, 2012, 6:53 am
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Sat Jul 7, 2012, 6:48 am

MRc4.2 Copper Piping Joints

LEED for Healthcare forum
posted by  Simon Sue  on 

Per the LEED reference guide and LEEDonline signatory, copper piping joints can only be one of the following: - mechanically crimped - soldered in compliance to ASTM B828 with flux in compliance to

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SL+A INTERNATIONAL ASIA INC.
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 8:39 pm
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Director of Environmental and Engineering Services
Eggers Division - VT Industries
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 3:30 pm

Door proximity

EBOM-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by  Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt   on 

Is it an issue if the door to the smoking room is under 25 feet away from a door that leads to a porch area?

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Representative
Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 1:52 pm

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAH

NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopment
posted by  Tanja Arnesson  on 

Hi, My project just got back our Design 2 review, just after we sent in the design credits for the second review the project found old telephone poles within the ground at our project.

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Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 6:52 am

FTE in a dormitory

Calculating FTEs
posted by  Ashlee Paar  on 

we received feedback on a recent project that asks us to "distinguish between occupants and residents".

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Representative
Vermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 6:21 am

Adjustable valve for WC fixtures

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear all, The project has 2/4 LPF WC fixtures specified, and the water calculations done accordingly.

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Blackney Hayes Architects
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 2:08 am