Forum quick links
Allowed exclusions
Pilot-Credits PC1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materialsposted by Frances Yang on
We would very much like to pursue this credit on our project. However, we have some unusual wall assemblies for blast resistance.
Prerinse spray valves & Water temperature tempering
Pilot-Credits WEpc18:Appliance and process water use reductionposted by Gabriele E. Bibee on
I am unable to get clarification on two requirements for this Pilot credit: 1) the prerinse spray valve flow rate of 1.3 gpm. Does this apply to dishwashers?
Water Efficiency - Dual Flush Valve GPF Average Explanation
Schools-2009 WEc3:Water Use Reductionposted by Matthew Higgins on
I'm currently working on a school renovation that's aiming to achieve a LEED Silver rating. One of the credits that we're after is Water Efficiency Credit 3 (35% water savings).
Gross square footage discrepancy
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Aliesa Adelman on
If the energy model uses net area instead of the LEED definition of gross floor area, how is this discrepnacy reconciled?
Core and Shell Definition
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Tom Nichols on
Can a building without a core HVAC systems be certified under LEED CS? For example, a two story building with a 6,500 ft2 footprint per floor.