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Which free software tools were accepted by USGBC?
NC-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Designposted by Maya Karkour on
Dear all, Which software tools are accepted by the USGBC, other than the ASHRAE Comfort Tool (priced at $117)? Is the tool from Climate Consultant listed under the Resources Tab accepted?
Lobby Renovation
NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or spaceposted by Jonathan Weiss on
Thanks, Tristan, for redirecting me here! We are completing a LEED NC for a major renovation for a building on a campus.
Reasonable Site Boundary for Lighting
Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundaryposted by Carol Liebst on
I am working on a school on an army base - to be LEED Silver (2009). I want to be I am correctly establishing the lighting boundary.
10 basic services inside a mall in front of LEED project
CS-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivityposted by Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer on
Our project is pursuing a LEED-CS v3 gold certification. Righ in front of the project there is a mall that concentrates more than 10 basic services and it's right across the street.
Option 1
Schools-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Emily Catacchio on
I'm having a hard time understanding the "1 designated carpool drop-off area for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles" in Option 1.
active control for private offices
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVACposted by Mark Taake on
I'm beginning to think that in many cases the private office active control requirement can be made to work for a VAV system only if each office has a separate motorized damper in the supply duct s
HVAC System Type for heating only warehouse
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Matt Short on
After reading through the forum I have not found a response that specifically addresses a CS building who's future tenant finishout of office and warehouse space is yet to be designed but has the f
Number of IAQ Sampling Locations in Apartment Building?
CI-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancyposted by Bill Kilpatrick on
I would appreciate advice on the number of sampling locations needed for LEED Testing per IEQ Credit 3.2 Option 2 in mid-rise Apartment buildings. We follow the sampling rules for commercial build
Communal cycle spaces
CI-2009 SSc3.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Eszter Gulacsy on
We are currently working on a LEED-CI project, in which there is no cycle storage planned / available within the project area, however, there is ample cycle racks near to the site.