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Phase Change Materials
posted by Becky Alexander on
I am getting started on a research project to evaluate the feasibility, costs, and benefits of using phase change material (PCM) to passively regulate temperature in Minnesota buildings.
Passive House training and certification
posted by Margaret Montgomery on
I can see from the threads that there are at least a few Passive House advocates in this group - I'm wondering about the PHIUS training and certification.
Fitwel v2.1 vs 2.0 Comparison Tool?
posted by Harry Flamm on
Does anyone have a spreadsheet or chart that compares the new Fitwel v2.1 with Fitwel v2.0 ?
I can't seem to find such a thing on the Fitwel website.
Windows & Skylights required for feature #7?
Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupantsposted by RDK E&S on
Question is in reference to "7. Provide daylighting at each floor/roof level of the stair(s) using either windows and/or skylights of at least 8 square feet (1 square meter) in size.
Conference / Event Attendees: restroom usage rates
EBOM-v4 WEc2:Indoor water use reductionposted by Dan Ackerstein on
Does anyone have any vetted restroom usage rates for conference / event attendees?
Exemption of Tenant Space
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Sandra Lester on
We are working on a project that is primarily a nursing home but there is a tenant space on the ground floor that is about 15% of the building.
Filtering Water in Cooling Tower Basin opposed to Filtering Makeup Water
NC-v4 WEc3:Cooling tower water useposted by Alyssa Faircloth on
Our project is an apartment building with retail and utilizes its own chiller plant with cooling towers.
Shower Requirement
CI-v4 LTc4:Bicycle facilitiesposted by Laura Eubanks on
Does the shower and changing facility have to be located in the building being certified or can it be located in a nearby building?
Plaster suitable for interior and sheltered exterior use
posted by Claire Smith on
Hi,
For plaster (lime & clay) which credits are applicable in New Construction and Commercial Interiors?