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Definition of Site Area?

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space
posted by  Ellen Mitchell  on 

This may be a dumb question, but I have a project that falls under Case 3 - provide vegetated open space equal to 20% of the project's site area.

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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 7:08 pm

Reflecting Pool

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space
posted by  Rosana Correa  on 

Hello everyone! Will areas covered with reflecting pools count as open space areas? Thanks!

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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 6:56 pm
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Partner, Architecture & Sustainability
DIALOG
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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 4:20 pm

lighting and plug loads separate?

CS-2009 EAc5.2:Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering
posted by  Markus Henning  on 

I am working on a LEED-CS 2009 project. We will reach Credit EA 5.2 Measurement and Verification – Tenant Submetering.

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Sustainability Manager
YR&G
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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:06 am

Option 1: Without tenant, does not meet pre-requisite.

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Whitney Dorn  on 

The client is developing without a tenant and is deferring major HVAC components to the tenant build-out (air handlers.) Without air handlers, the energy model does not meet pre-requisite with opt

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Wed Dec 14, 2011, 7:16 pm

Can we use LEED-NC?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by  Wei Jiang  on 

We are working on a resort project compring several multi-story buildings and a dozen of villas. The villas are stand-alone buildings with one or two stories.

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Joslin Consulting
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Wed Dec 14, 2011, 3:07 pm

Larger islands within parking lots

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

We have a large [wider than 20' in some instances] vegetated island internal of parking lots and access roads. The intent is to plan grass in this area.

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Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:55 pm

Flats & Non-flats

CS-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear all, What's the difference between "Flats" and "Non-flats"? What do these terms mean? Thanks!

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Sustainability Consultant
Skanska Czech Republic
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Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:05 pm

70% material salvaged

EBOM-2009 MRc3:Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions
posted by  Noriko Nagazumi  on 

One of the critetia of sustainable purchased is "at least 70% material salvaged from off-site or outside the organization.

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SERA Architects
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Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:01 am

LEED certification deadline

General forums
posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

Laura, I am not aware of any shorter deadline that is enforced. I think you found the right info.

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Wightman & Assoc.
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Tue Dec 13, 2011, 9:50 pm