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Which free software tools were accepted by USGBC?

NC-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Design
posted 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?

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Thu Dec 27, 2012, 7:10 pm

Lobby Renovation

NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or space
posted 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.

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Wed Jan 9, 2013, 6:05 pm

Reasonable Site Boundary for Lighting

Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundary
posted 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.

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Thu Mar 21, 2013, 2:43 pm

10 basic services inside a mall in front of LEED project

CS-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity
posted 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.

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Thu Dec 20, 2012, 12:31 am

Option 1

Schools-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted 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.

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Mon Mar 25, 2013, 7:14 pm

market transformation

General forums
posted by  Emmanuel Pauwels  on 

Nice reply Nadav.

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active control for private offices

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted 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

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Wed Jan 16, 2013, 8:03 pm

HVAC System Type for heating only warehouse

CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted 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

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Wed Dec 26, 2012, 4:11 pm

Number of IAQ Sampling Locations in Apartment Building?

CI-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted 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

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Thu Mar 21, 2013, 7:32 pm

Communal cycle spaces

CI-2009 SSc3.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
posted 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.

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Thu Jan 3, 2013, 1:10 am