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Exotic plants
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitatposted by Matthew Perna on
Has anyone had success contending that exotic plants in the project area should be counted for credit (or partial credit) because they are providing functional benefits related to habitat protectio
Reporting offset purchases on form EAc4
EBOM-2009 EAc4:On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energyposted by Michael Miller on
The reference guide is explicit that if you are purchasing off-site renewable energy for fuels combusted on site (Scope 1 emissions), it needs to be done via carbon offsets ("Green-e Climate or equ
Controls for open-floor plan
CI-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by Diana Nezamutinova on
Our project is following CI-2009 guidelines. What lighting controls would be sufficient for offices with open floor plans?
Flooring Underlayments
NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Michele Helou on
Does anyone know if sound control underlayments (homosote or cork) need to also be FloorScore rated for this credit?
SMaRT Sustainable Products Standard
NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Brynn Horley on
has anyone heard of this standard? I've received a floor product which claims to be certified by this standard.
BMPs from Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington
NC-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Preventionposted by Jutta Berns on
for SSp1 would it be acceptable to choose BMPs from the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, which is referenced for the GIBp4 prerequisite in LEED Neighborhood Development?