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SS5.1: Obtaining credit for area that was wooded/grass

NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
posted by  Peter Lindabury  on 

Our project is an addition on a hardscape site. The client owns land across the driveway from the building site that is partially wooded with some grass.

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Wed Oct 30, 2013, 5:11 pm

Used Furniture

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Gavin Simone  on 

Can the purchase of used furniture count towards this credit? If yes, how old does the furniture have to be?

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Tue Nov 5, 2013, 3:44 am

Section 1.4 Tables - Table 1.4.2A (Vertical Glazing)

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Matt Scott  on 

Table 1.4.2A (Shading & Orientation) asks for the Above-Grade Wall & Vertical Glazing Area by Orientation.

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Fri Nov 1, 2013, 3:45 pm

Pilot credit 10 vs. WEc2:Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Pilot-Credits WEpc10:Sustainable wastewater management
posted by  Anna Korinkova  on 

I'm glad to know that the USGBC is trying to promote use of non-potable water sources since my clients are usually more willing to invest money in stormwater detention features.

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Core-And Shell within BD&C Project

CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction
posted by  Lawrence Lile  on 

I am working on a BD&C with a small (14%) area that is being developed as core-and-shell.

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Tue Jan 7, 2014, 5:26 pm

Purchased soils

NC-2009 MRc5:Regional Materials
posted by  Crista Shopis  on 

There is a project that needs to raise the site level by 4 feet. To accomplish this they are trucking in soil and aggregate and spreading it down prior to construction of the foundation.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 7:59 pm

MRc69 easily achieved with a comprehensive comingled service

Pilot-Credits MRpc69:Construction and demolition waste management
posted by  Vince Briones  on 

We have had great success with use of a comingled service on our project in the Austin, TX region.

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fitness shower

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Noriko Nagazumi  on 

Hi, Our project is pursuing NC certification, but it includes a tenant portion which is uncontrolable by the owner. Fitness gym with shower facility is included in the tenant portion.

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Staircase and ???

Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupants
posted by  Kath Williams  on 

This credit reads "...Elsewhere in the project" and states providing exercise room and equipment.

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Mon Nov 4, 2013, 4:15 pm

Irrigation Credit

Homes-v2008 SSc2:Landscaping
posted by  Bill Kehres  on 

How do you get credit in LEED for Homes for no irrigation?

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Mon Nov 4, 2013, 2:10 pm