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SS5.1: Obtaining credit for area that was wooded/grass
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted 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.
Used Furniture
EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goodsposted by Gavin Simone on
Can the purchase of used furniture count towards this credit? If yes, how old does the furniture have to be?
Section 1.4 Tables - Table 1.4.2A (Vertical Glazing)
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Matt Scott on
Table 1.4.2A (Shading & Orientation) asks for the Above-Grade Wall & Vertical Glazing Area by Orientation.
Pilot credit 10 vs. WEc2:Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Pilot-Credits WEpc10:Sustainable wastewater managementposted 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.
Core-And Shell within BD&C Project
CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reductionposted by Lawrence Lile on
I am working on a BD&C with a small (14%) area that is being developed as core-and-shell.
Purchased soils
NC-2009 MRc5:Regional Materialsposted 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.
MRc69 easily achieved with a comprehensive comingled service
Pilot-Credits MRpc69:Construction and demolition waste managementposted by Vince Briones on
We have had great success with use of a comingled service on our project in the Austin, TX region.
fitness shower
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted 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.
Staircase and ???
Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupantsposted by Kath Williams on
This credit reads "...Elsewhere in the project" and states providing exercise room and equipment.
Irrigation Credit
Homes-v2008 SSc2:Landscapingposted by Bill Kehres on
How do you get credit in LEED for Homes for no irrigation?