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System 7 - Constant Volume - 24/7 spaces

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Victoria Watson  on 

Hi, I am classifying my 24/7 elec/comms rooms under G3.1.1 Exception b and therefore modeling them with System 3 - Constant volume packaged roof top air conditioner.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 2:54 pm

Fire-stopping Sealants

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

Hello, We are currently experiencing Fire-stopping sealants applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 12:35 pm

Prescriptive Approach

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Harsharan Kaur  on 

Hi, We are working for a CI project where the developer has provided a centralized HVAC system. We are following a prescriptive path for the HVAC compliance under EA Cr 1.3.

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 1:24 am

LEED v4 Registration Delay a Mistake

General forums
posted by  Gary Thomas  on 

Considering the track record of the USGBC’s extended sunset dates, aborted launch dates, and lack of connection with the industry it is intended to serve, it is not surprising that the date was mov

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Founder & CEO, LEED Fellow, BREEAM Fellow
BuildingWise LLC
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 9:52 pm

Why so long?

General forums
posted by  David Gibney  on 

The extension period is too long. It's TWO year from now. Why does the industry need so much time? LEED V4 already took several years, with several public reviews, to develop.

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Bright Green
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 9:49 pm

Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Isuru Hettiarachchi  on 

Hi, I'm currently reviewing a submittal for Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar Products, applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.

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LEED-AP BD+C
GREENSQUARE
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 6:28 pm

Microturbines and gas rates for energy modeling

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Sherman Aronson  on 

For a high rise project the client is considering investing in micro-turbines to generate electrical power on site from natural gas.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 1:51 pm

GoO equivalency to Green-e Standard

NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsets
posted by  Paola Moschini  on 

Dear All, for an Italian project I need to assess the equivalency between Guarantee of Origin issued by a National energy Authority (GSE) and the Green-e standard.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Sun Nov 2, 2014, 11:53 pm

Proposed Model HVAC Efficiency for Tenant Space

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Marina Andrade  on 

I'm modeling a commercial building. The business rooms are all leased, and will have an air conditioning system. What is the value of efficiency in the proposed model should I use?

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Environmental Engineer
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Sun Nov 2, 2014, 11:32 pm

Selection of HVAC Baseline System

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Praveenbabu Rajkumar  on 

Hi, Sorry for my English Any one can suggest, which is correct baseline HVAC system for following project description. No.

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Sun Nov 2, 2014, 11:29 pm