1) Is it possible to pursue option 2 even if all the central HVAC systems are not part of the tenant scope of work?
2) Is it possible to use the simulation (option 2) according Ashrae...

Can the LEED-CI certificate be obtained even after the renovation process has been completed? There has been no registrations or whatsoever before the renovation/construction.

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Our project involves multiple renovations of areas within a large hospital. We are applying under CI rather than Healthcare because the project is not a total gut. Our intent is to follow Option...

I'm beginning to think that in many cases the private office active control requirement can be made to work for a...

Hi Everyone,
We have two different versions of the CPG! One with " Printed Date: July 2007" and one "Revised Edition 1.11, July 2011" that have completely different required efficiencies...

The building has one of the facades facing east-south. There are trees at street level that block the sun. Also the prject is located in a densily built area with tall buildings that eventually...

1) Is there an exception for small corner offices?
The office is about 90 square feet. The 2 solar exposures are north and east facing. The office will have it's own dedicated split...

Good afternoon. We are currently submitting templates for a University facility. Under this credit we decided to go with Option 1 (Zoning and Controls) (5 points only) but there is a little bit...

We are using heat pumps for domestic water heating. (The water source will be from the campus/district condenser water system.) Can we take credit in the energy calculations using heat pumps? If...

We have a proposed LEED Silver office building under LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors. The intention is to follow NBI Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide for EA Credit 1.3 Optimize Energy...