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ASHRAE 90.1 vs T-24 in california

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Lance Collins  on 

Question: I am working on a new LEED-NC project in california that is using a modular/prefab construction type with mechanical systems that do not require permits via the T-24 code.

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Tue Feb 8, 2011, 5:19 am

Building shading to a courtyard acceptable?

NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
posted by  R Jones  on 

I have a building which wraps a round a courtyard on 3 sides and on the fourth is an existing building - this building will be maintained, this is almost all the non roof area for the project.

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Mon Jan 31, 2011, 5:49 pm

Concrete additives

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Peter Dyro  on 

What is the story with concrete additives?

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Thu Feb 17, 2011, 7:18 pm

mixed use building project (mainly residential)

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Tarek Dalati  on 

i m working on a mixed use building project (mainly residential) and i have the following question: 1- for offices for example the daily usage is the summation of males usage and females usages b

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Sun Feb 13, 2011, 1:22 am

Definition of "residential area or neighborhood and more

Schools-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity
posted by  Kimberly Cullinane  on 

Our school project is located to plenty of basic services in the "downtown" area of a rural community.

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Tue Feb 8, 2011, 2:59 am

Grade 2-5 Elementary School

Schools-2009 IEQc7.2:Thermal Comfort—Verification
posted by  Kimberly Cullinane  on 

Just confirming that we are still eligible for this credit even if our project is a grade 2-5 elementary school. In our case, we would just need to survey all teachers and staff?

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Tue Feb 8, 2011, 3:07 am

UPS system need to be commissioned?

NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioning
posted by  Eric JS   on 

Hi all, UPS system is used as a back up power in case if there is power failure. In that case. UPS itself consume small amount of power.

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Sun Jan 30, 2011, 8:09 pm

Natural Ventilation

EBOM-2009 IEQc1.2:IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
posted by  Melissa Young  on 

Our building is mostly naturally ventilated. One of the seven floors, however, has a central air system installed that serves three densely occupied conference rooms.

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Tue Feb 8, 2011, 1:26 pm

No BAS.

EBOM-2009 IEQc2.3:Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring
posted by  Melissa Young  on 

As it says above, achieving this credit without a BAS is difficult. What exactly needs to be done if we don't have a BAS?

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Tue Feb 8, 2011, 5:28 am

Do reused Hospital beds qualify for furniture reuse credit?

CI-2009 MRc3.2:Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishings
posted by  Bryan Waters  on 

We would like to pursue this credit, as our hospital floor renovation project registered under LEED CI v 2.0 is reusing all patient beds.

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Mon Jan 31, 2011, 9:23 pm