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Integrative Process Credit for Healthcare and Hospitality Projec

CS-v4 IPc1:Integrative process
posted by  Jeslin Varghese  on 

The LEED v4 rBD+C reference guide I have says the credit is worth 1 point for all project adaptations except Healthcare and Hospitality. It says 1-5 points on the credit title page.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Thu Oct 22, 2015, 12:34 pm

Required Manufacturer Documentation for Option 3

NC-v4 MRc4:Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients
posted by  Randy Van Straaten  on 

Is there more guidance available for manufacturers on the documentation necessary for their products for this products. For instance how along the "supply chain" do they need to go.

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Green Commons, LLC
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Thu Oct 22, 2015, 12:10 pm

Auto Dealership

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Vince Capogna  on 

Would exterior on-site inventory/display parking of new cars for sale at an auto dealership count towards the total number of parking spots provided?

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Metricorps
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Wed Oct 21, 2015, 2:54 pm

Equipment Capacities

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Giuseppina Amorusi  on 

I am working on simulation with Carrier's HAP. I have to model baseline system 8 (VAV with PFB boxes) in accordance to ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G 2007.

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Tue Oct 20, 2015, 1:59 pm

Juvenile Detention Center - Lighting Control

NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lighting
posted by  Michelle Bombeck  on 

Hello all - We are working on a juvenile detention center and are trying to find a way to comply with EQc6.2.

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Metricorps
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Mon Oct 19, 2015, 10:40 pm

Area requirements

Pilot-Credits SSpc82:Local food production
posted by  Noriko Nagazumi  on 

The requirements on the credit (BD+C) on the top of the page show: 1. At least 10% of the site’s vegetated area 2. At least 1,500 square feet of hydroponic area 3.

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Mon Oct 19, 2015, 10:24 pm

Green tags and Tradable Renewable Credits (TRCs)?

NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsets
posted by  Jen Roberts  on 

Can green tags or TRCs can be used to substitute RECs? Also, I am having a hard time understanding the concept of how RECs work.

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Metricorps
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Mon Oct 19, 2015, 8:14 pm

LEED 2009 Energy Updates

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Theresa Lehman  on 

Did anyone see the that USGBC has launched a set of proposals to increase the energy minimums for LEED v2009, which is open for project registration until October 31, 2016.

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Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects
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Mon Oct 19, 2015, 7:35 pm

EAC4 Template Life Cycle

NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by  Jesus Deras  on 

For refrigeration equipment(Freezers/coolers etc etc) what is the life expectancy that should be put into the EAC4 template?

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YR&G
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Mon Oct 19, 2015, 12:34 pm

Relocated / Occupant owned task lighting

CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Michael Smithing  on 

Our project does not include task lighting; however several users have brought existing task lighting with them from the previous premises to the new premises.

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Colliers International Ltd.
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Thu Oct 15, 2015, 8:11 pm