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LCA Question
Pilot-Credits MRpc63:Whole building life cycle assessmentposted by Ronnie Oleary on
I had a designer come back from Green Build talking about life cycle assessments for individual furniture pieces. Free standing desks, tables, and office furniture in general.
IEQ p.1
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Adam Noureddine on
Hello, I am working on a residential building oversees seeking LEED Silver (V3). To comply with IEQc.5 we are installing MERV 13 filters on all fresh air intakes.
Filling out PIf3-1. Space Usage Type table
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer on
We have a mixed use project that has retail and speculative (office) space. The retail is out of the certification. I have some trouble filling out PIf3-1 space usage types.
Exemplary Performance Point
CI-2009 SSc3.3:Alternative Transportation—Parking Availabilityposted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on
Can anyone decribe what is expected by "demonstrate a quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use"?
Pilot Credit 45 - LEED for Retail
Pilot-Credits SSpc45:Site assessmentposted by Serena Wray on
The overall intent of the pilot credit is a good one - it requires a thorough analysis of several site considerations, including some that are not included in traditional site design.
Additional Interior Lighting power
Retail-CI-v2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Luana Bertoletti on
I'm working on a project that has a space which is eligible for additional interior lighting.
SF6 GAS
NC-2009 EAp3:Fundamental Refrigerant Managementposted by MARIA FERNANDA CORREA on
The LEED NC V3 project we are working on has an electric system that requires an Electric Substation that has cells of medium tension which are protected with SF6 gas (sulfur hexafluoride), which
LEED EB Recertification - Where's the Value?
posted by K W on
What are the benefits/value of recertifying under the LEED EB program? We've been reviewing the recently released USGBC guide for LEED EB recertification, and it appears to be more difficult than
V4 Summary fo Changes?
posted by K W on
Is there a high-level scorecard or graphic that summarizes the updates/changes from LEED 2009 to LEED v4. We're most interested in EB and NC/CS. Thanks in advance.
Patriotism meets Efficiency
posted by Matthew Macko on
Never has efficiency, effectiveness and intelligence been questioned as much as it has in the worldwide pursuit of higher performing buildings.