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Shade from future tree canopy within 5 years

NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
posted by  Michael Esposito  on 

Under SSc7.1 one strategy is to shade hardscape with trees. Is there a template or guideline that shows the average tree canopy diameter within 5 years for certain species?

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Cynthia Easton Architects
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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 10:35 pm

About MPR#6 in PIf1

NC-2009 PIf1:Minimum Program Requirements
posted by  Ron Dean  on 

Hello, I have a question about filling PIf1 out in leedonline, this is about complying with all the MPRs. Our building will use energy and water meters to report our data to USGBC.

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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 9:47 pm

IEQ Space Matrix

NC-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
posted by  Kim Shinn  on 

We are working on a NC 2009 project, a new community hospital, and we have just gotten a clarification question from the GBCI review team.

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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 4:46 pm

Excluded Spaces

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Greengrade User  on 

What if any spaces should be excluded from this credit?

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Metricorps
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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 4:43 pm

Definitions

CI-2009 MRc1.2:Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
posted by  Mike D  on 

The table lists 3 components: - Prior condition area - Completed design area - Retained components area I understand the prior condition area which is the existing components before any works.

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Green Bridge Consulting
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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 4:36 pm

Gas Rooftop HVAC

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Kasandra Martin  on 

Are there any guidelines with LEED CI for having gas fired rooftop hvac units?

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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 2:31 pm

ASRS for Warehouse

CS-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Jean-Baptiste Noel  on 

Part of our warehouse project consists of a space (100m*100m*40m) using a ASRS (automated storage and retrieval system). It allows to store goods without people occupying the space.

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Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd.
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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 1:26 pm

Natural vs. Mechanical Ventilation for Warehouse

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Jean-Baptiste Noel  on 

We are currently working on a warehouse project, where each level is 'naturally ventilated' according to the local code (in Singapore); there are more than 5% openings, but the floor plate is very

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Optimized Systems
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Tue Mar 26, 2013, 8:04 am

Energy Star HVAC equipment

CI-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  Kasandra Martin  on 

Is having energy star rated equipment enough for an ID credit? I wondered if it is in the LEED NC, my current project will be going for LEED CI.

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Mon Mar 25, 2013, 10:56 pm

Horse and Buggy Parking

Schools-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted by  Robert Fiala  on 

The school we are designing is in a community with a large Amish population. Can we count our (2) buggy parking spots as Low-Emitting vehicle parking?

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Mon Mar 25, 2013, 7:08 pm