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Waste Audit - Averaging?

EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit
posted by  Nate Gillette  on 

Hello: the property has been tracking recyclables since 2011 in support of their ISO14001 program. So I have monthly data going back since Jan 2011. A 24-hour period does not make sense to them.

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BuildingWise LLC
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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 11:29 pm

Laundry Detergent

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.3:Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials
posted by  Nate Gillette  on 

While I recognize that laundry detergent is not part of this credit, I see a comment in this thread stating that you could make a case to add it.

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Natura Architectural Consulting, LLC
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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 11:27 pm

Maximum points for Innovation in Design

NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  Tim Crowley  on 

I'm working on a project in which we have already been awarded (2) points for Exemplary Performance + another (2) points for Innovation in Design (for a green housekeeping plan as well as a radon m

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 8:33 pm

Option 2, path 1 - 50% reduction of total water applied

NC-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by  Lise Dannesboe  on 

HI! We would like to pursue Option 2, path 1 and dimension the rainwater tank for supplying 100% of the irrigation needs.

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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 2:27 pm

Fresh air provided by transfer grill

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear all, I am consulting on a big project which has small electrical rooms (~30 sq.ft) in the mechanically ventilated parking basement.

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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 2:10 pm

Using the Assembly Calculator for Gyp Wall assemblies

CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  Charles Nepps  on 

I know this is kind of out there, but we have a situation where the GC has only provided unit pricing for wall assemblies (per sf) and not a cost breakdown of the individual components.

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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 1:27 pm

Roof Anchors

NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  MT A  on 

Roof anchors are permanently installed - can they be included in the calculations? I've seen them specified in Division 7 under roofing, Division 11, and perhaps can bu under Division 10.

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GREENSQUARE
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Fri Jun 6, 2014, 11:00 am

Shower location

NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
posted by  K Nakamura  on 

The 200 yard rule applies to bicycle racks outside of the project boundary but how about public showers outside of the project boundary?

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JLL
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Thu Jun 5, 2014, 6:22 pm

AHU in IT Room

CI-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Silvia Ruiz  on 

Hi, I have two short questions: 1. Would an IT Room require a minimum ventilation rate if it is an infrequently occupied space?

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Integral Group
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Thu Jun 5, 2014, 4:18 pm

EQc3, EQc5 and filtration requirements

NC-2009 IEQc3.1:Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
posted by  Steve Loppnow  on 

I'd like to confirm that if a project is pursuing EQc5, that they must use MERV 13 filters for flush-out but can still use MERV 8 filters on equipment that is operated during construction.

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Thu Jun 5, 2014, 2:55 pm