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Can Building Envelope CxA be the acoustical engineer
NC-v4 EQc9:Acoustic performanceposted by Edgar Arevalo on
I know under LEED that the design engineers cannot also be the Cxa, but does that also apply for an entity/company who is the building envelope CxA but can also be the acoustical engineers?
ASHRAE Guideline 0 2005 or newer?
NC-v4 EAc1:Enhanced commissioningposted by Walter Broner on
For EA prerequisite, the standard for commissioning that is referenced by USGBC (the 2005 edition) is now outdated. Should that standard be used or tne new updated one?
Disconnect within Pilot Credit Database
Pilot-Credits MRpc52:Material multi-attribute assessmentposted by Kristina Bach on
The currently requirements (Option 1 - EPD) do not appear to be in-line with the credit-specific requirements/additional questions.
FGI guidelines
Healthcare-v2009 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclablesposted by Michael Boyle on
Hello, I am working on a hospital building and would want to know the sizing and location requirements for recycling as per the FGI guidelines? Appreciate all the help i can get! Thanks,
Commercial Kitchen and Gym Equipment
CI-v4 WEc1:Indoor water use reductionposted by Alexander Spilger on
Our project is a large office TI with all of the typical water fixtures such as wash closets, urinals, showerheads, sinks, etc.
Overlaying two daylight simulation results
CS-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by GBD Architects on
Hi all, In relation to my last comment (below), do folks have good/simple strategies for overlaying their daylight results from Insight (AutoDesk product) to get your compliant SF? Thanks, Hannah
Requesting clarification on compliance process - EA 2.1 and 2.2
Homes-v2008 EAc2:Insulationposted by Pournamasi Rath on
I have a question regarding using ResCheck to demonstrate compliance with EA 2.1 Pre-requisite Basic Insulation.
use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Debra a. Lombard on
use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems does LEED NC v2009 (v3) prohibit the use of lead based metals?
Would LEASING a Battery Powered Floor Cleaner Meet Criteria?
EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goodsposted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on
The client leases a large battery-operated floor cleaner, and the terms are for six years.
Indoor Playground
Healthcare-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materialsposted by Allison Smith on
I'm working on a children's hospital and there will be an indoor playground. Anybody have any experience or guess on how GBCI will treat indoor playground equipment with this credit?