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Option 2 Air Testing- Measuring VOCs

NC-v4 EQc4:Indoor air quality assessment
posted by  Helene Lefkowitz  on 

While looking into Option 2- Air Testing, a member of our project team presented the following questions as they believe this method is not achievable at this time: 1) Are there currently any labs

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Wed Jan 4, 2017, 6:41 pm

Circulating Fans

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Victoria Watson  on 

Hi, I have some fans In my building which operate to circulate air. They are low speed when occupied and then ramp up to full speed with Temperature goes above 80F.

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Wed Jan 4, 2017, 4:42 pm

GBCI Increases LEED Fees! - 12/1/2016

Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification
posted by  Kristina Bach  on 
FYI - GBCI has announced a new pricing structure for LEED projects effective December 1, 2016. All projects registered on/after this date are held to the new pricing model.
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VP of Innovation
Sustainable Investment Group
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Wed Jan 4, 2017, 4:28 pm

Pilot Credit 87: Verified C&D Recycling Rates

Pilot-Credits MRpc87:Verified Construction & Demolition Recycling Rates
posted by  Sara Greenwood  on 

Hello, I am working on a project located in San Jose which has hired a waste hauler that undergoes third-party verification to confirm their waste diversion rates.

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Genesis Design Inc
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Tue Jan 3, 2017, 4:49 pm

Mechanical Ventilation for Multifamily Highrise Bedrooms

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Neil Sen  on 

I'm working on a Multifamily Highrise building. The bedrooms will not have operable windows, so it looks like they need to be mechanically ventilated.

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Energy Analyst & Energy Systems Design Engineer
HKS
LEEDuser Expert
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Tue Jan 3, 2017, 2:01 pm

LEED-2009 Materials and Resources Calculator (v06 & v07)

Navigating LEED Online
posted by  Jon Clifford  on 
Hi Michelle! As you know, LEEDusers had reported issues with new LEED-2009 Materials and Resources Calculator (v06) almost immediately after USGBC issued it in January 2016.
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Mon Jan 2, 2017, 10:31 pm

DES Option 1 – Streamlined Path

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Gopinath Vasu  on 

As per DES – Performance path option 1, the DES has to be modeled as purchased energy in both baseline and proposed case energy models. For proposed model, the pumps which are downstream equipment

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Fri Dec 30, 2016, 3:03 pm

swimming pool

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
posted by  Melissa Merryweather  on 

Hi --can a swimming pool be considered a retention pond? And are swimming pools considered to be 100% pervious? Or is it a matter of whether the water is treated before re-use or release?

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Arcadis North America
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Fri Dec 30, 2016, 3:49 am

EAp2 V6 credit form vs V4 credit form

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Nativa Architecture  on 

Shall we use V4 credit form instead of V6 release currently used on LEED online ?

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Thu Dec 29, 2016, 5:50 pm

Health and Safety Specialist

Pilot-Credits EQpc44:Ergonomics approach for computer users
posted by  Marissa Hebert  on 

The credit requirements state that the team should "Engage an Ergonomist or Health and Safety Specialist". What is a Health and Safety Specialist? Is this someone with Ergonomics training?

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Wed Dec 28, 2016, 9:51 pm