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Lighting Boundary Modification- Light Trespass: Option 1. BUG Rating Method Only?

NC-v4 SSc6: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Lenka Matějíčková on Aug 30, 2023, 2:30 pm

The LEED manual states that, under certain conditions, the lighting boundary can be modified (e.g.when the property line is adjacent to a public street, alley, or transit corridor, the lighting...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:15 pm

WaterSense Tool available only for US and Canada?

CS-v4 WEp1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Marine Petrosyan on Sep 4, 2023, 6:47 am

The LEED Online forms say, that WaterSense Tool supports only zip codes of US and Canada. Does this mean that the tool is not suitable for projects outside the US and Canada?

Thank you....

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:09 pm

lighting zone type for project is located in new development area

CS-v4 SSc6: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Linh Dang on Oct 12, 2023, 5:52 am

Dear all, 

i am consulting for a project is located in the new development area next to the developed area which has high rise buildings and residential buildings. There are not many...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:06 pm

Irrigation Requirements

NC-v4 WEc1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Eslam Elshorbagy on Oct 18, 2023, 10:59 am

Hello,

We are further developing the details and plant mixes to increase biodiversity for a BD+C new construction. We have an approximately non-irrigated vegetated area of 55,000 sf and a...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:03 pm

"cold in-place recycling" aka "asphalt milling" aka "cold regeneration"

NC-v4.1 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Joyce Kelly on Jul 10, 2024, 2:28 pm

This could support this credit and possibly others in the MR and SS categories. Has anyone pursued this within a LEED project?
Our Civil Engineer describes it this way:  "There is a process...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:52 pm

University/Campus Setting

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Atlas Turner on Mar 30, 2023, 3:38 pm

Hi All,

Our project is on a University Campus. The campus has already implemented onsite comprehensive composting and has an active contract with the compost hauler. The campus is not...

Last reply: Rebecca Rice, Jul 10, 2024, 2:26 pm

Grey Infrastructure Devices

NC-v4.1 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Jason Cocek on Oct 14, 2021, 11:25 am

The LEED v4.1 guidance says that conventional grey infrastructure devices and hard runoff conveyance systems can be used as a component of...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:19 pm

"Commercial Refrigeration" criteria- details requested

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by RDK E&S on Oct 16, 2019, 4:08 pm

Hi, 

I'm working on a manufacturing project that uses refrigeration systems to provide process-related cooling during the manufacturing. What is considered a "commercial refrigeration...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 8:55 am

Walk in fridge/freezer

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Sophie Kerr on Jan 5, 2022, 5:30 pm

Hello, 

I'm trying to determine if a walk in fridge/freezer would be included in this credit. The guide mentions standard fridges are exempt but the credit guidance seems to be focused on...

Last reply: Catarina Costa Goncalves, Jul 10, 2024, 7:48 am

Water Restoration Credits-a great way to promote biodiversity

Pilot-Credits WEpc110: Water Restoration Certificates®
posted by Michelle DeLora on Jul 9, 2024, 12:04 pm

This is a simple an effective credit to enhance the biodiversity and restore the watershed in your area - or another one, if its not listed. It easy to purchase online. The procedurtes have...