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NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by  Brian Salazar  on 

Hello! I am working on a project that already includes all of the required spaces for this credit under Option 1. The building owner now wants to install solar canopies over some of the parking.

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President, LEED AP, WELL AP
Entegra Development & Investment, LLC
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 9:34 pm

Lighting power for apartments

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Ritwik Kakati  on 

We are working on a multifamily residential building where lighting fixtures are only specified for bathrooms, kitchens & hallways while the bedrooms and living/dining rooms are supposed to hav

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 9:06 pm

Pulverized gypsum as landfill cap?

NC-2009 MRc2:Construction waste management
posted by  Allison Rutter  on 

Hi, I'll be submitting a CIR on this, but does anyone have any guidance on redirecting drywall to be pulverized and used as a cap on a landfill closure?

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Smith Gardner, Inc.
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 8:23 pm

How to calculate effective operable area for top hung window

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  SSN Energy Model  on 

Hi, We are in the initial design of an office building. The Project team has planned to provide top hung window & the building will have more naturally ventilated spaces.

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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 7:35 pm

iEQpr1 Operable awning windows for natural ventilation

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  LEED Pro Consultant  on 

Hello, We have a building that is naturally ventilated and to comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2007 (prerrequisite) we are planning to place operable windows.

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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 7:32 pm

FSC High Pressure Laminates

NC-2009 MRc7:Certified wood
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

I see that Wilsonart is advertising FSC Mix high pressure laminates. I realize paper is not wood, but bamboo is not wood either.

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Sage Design & Consulting
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 6:55 pm

Extra PV, how to get credit?

CI-2009 SSc1:Site selection
posted by  Keelan Kaiser  on 

We have a unique situation where we have an owner who wants to install a lot of pv on their project. SSc1 is already filled up with the max 5 points.

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Sustainability Consultant; Project Manager
Henderson Engineers and Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 5:13 pm

Radiance and Ecotect

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and views - daylight
posted by  Lilian Martins  on 

Is it mandatory to run the model on Radiance when the model has been built up on Ecotect? I have been facing issues on installing Radiance because of my computer windowns version.

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Sustainability Consultant, BArch, MSc
MLM Consulting Engineers
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Tue Jul 22, 2014, 3:46 pm

Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects

Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 
Hi, Does the report also covers cost issues for undertaking LEED certifications outside the US? Such as in the Middle-East? Thanks.
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Alfandre Architecture
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Mon Jul 21, 2014, 7:20 pm

Equipment Eligibility

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.4:Green cleaning - sustainable cleaning equipment
posted by  Elizabeth Felder  on 

Hello, would an escalator cleaner apply to this credit? The brushes are motor-powered. Thanks!

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WSP USA
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Fri Jul 18, 2014, 9:57 pm