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Mid construction Review
NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Omar Elrawy on
I've received a reviewer's feedback stating that "the required back-check Design review occurred after the date for beginning of construction...Provide a narrative explaining the sequence
Rollout Mats
NC-v4 EQc1:Enhanced indoor air quality strategiesposted by Gregory Martin on
Credit language indicates "permanent entryway systems". The sample provided in the documentation tool kit has labels with entry mat and walk off mat.
Smoking prohibited on property
NC-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Controlposted by Erin Holdenried on
We have a project where smoking is prohibited on the property, is it acceptable for signage to read "No smoking at this property"? Saying "No smoking within 25ft" would be counter t
ZGF sustainable design positions
posted by Chris Flint Chatto on
We're expanding the capacity of our team, with two positions, a general project sustainability specialist as well as a more targeted position focused on the healthcare sector.
GHG calculations ACP Carbon offset
NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Charline SEYTIER on
For calculating greenhouse Gas emissions: Has anyone used the WRI-WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard for international Projects?
Does base building performance now impact CI performance?
CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Kristopher Baker on
It appears that there is a fairly major shift in the relationship between the tenant spaces within the project scope and the base building.
LEED v4 MRc1 LCA credit now officially accepts EN standards as ACP for Europe
NC-v4 MRc1:Building life-cycle impact reductionposted by Panu Pasanen on
A welcome clarification for all LEED projects in Europe! The Alternative Compliancy Path for Europe is now official and allows applying EN 15978 as the LCA framework.
Area definition for roofs
CS-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Jens Apel on
I am not quite sure on the definition of roof area and can't find a definition. I would assume that "roof area" consists of all areas that can be seen from above the building.
How to divert 70% of ongoing consumables?
EBOM-v4 MRc4:Solid waste management - ongoingposted by David Baker on
I have a project that is up for recertification next year and wants to pursue the MR credit for diverting ongoing consumables.
Bike Commuting - Lockable Changing Area
Retail-NC-v2009 SSc4:Alternative transportationposted by Lyle Axelarris on
The project has an employee locker room with an attached single ADA bathroom. The bathroom is large enough to change in, and is lockable. However, the door to the locker room is not loc