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90 % of windows should be shaded
Homes-v4 EAc6:Building orientation for passive solarposted by Filemon Kapuno on
Will I get the credit if I use Pella Windows with Built-in Window Blinds? It shades the opening on the summer solstice and can be open on winter solstice.
Accra Certified Contactors
Homes-v4 EAc4:Active Solar-Ready Designposted by Filemon Kapuno on
The project is situated in southeast asia and there is no Acca certified contractor. Does it mean we will not get the credit? But we have PCab (certification for contractors) will they accept?
Controllability in Gallery/Exhibition spaces
NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lightingposted by Elizabeth Powers on
Does anyone have experience or insight into achieving this credit in gallery or exhibition spaces?
Option 2 Lighting Quality - Part E
NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lightingposted by Jeff Schwane on
We are trying to specify ceilings with at least 85% surface reflectance. However, there are areas with metal ceilings that have perforations for acoustical and fire requirements.
Residence Hall 24 hour Use Spaces
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted 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.
Green Power -contract / purchase date
CS-2009 EAc6:Green Powerposted 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?
CIv4 op1:Modeling
CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted 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?
What counts as building FAR?
NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted 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?
WS 2018--Embodied Carbon
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:
Preferred Parking Enforcement Requirements.
NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehiclesposted by Chris Brown on
Regarding the preferred parking, the credit requrements state "Clearly identify and enforce for sole use by green vehicles." (emphasis added).