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Phase Change Materials

Green Commons
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.

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Principal / Building Performance Practice Leader
Affiliated Engineers, Inc (AEI)
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Thu Aug 29, 2019, 7:58 pm

Passive House training and certification

Green Commons
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.

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Director of Sustainable Design
Vanderweil Engineers
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Thu Aug 29, 2019, 5:33 pm

Fitwel v2.1 vs 2.0 Comparison Tool?

Green Commons
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.

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Sustainability Specialist
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Thu Aug 29, 2019, 5:24 pm

Windows & Skylights required for feature #7?

Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupants
posted 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.
 

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CambridgeSeven
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Thu Aug 29, 2019, 2:38 pm

Conference / Event Attendees: restroom usage rates

EBOM-v4 WEc2:Indoor water use reduction
posted by  Dan Ackerstein  on 

Does anyone have any vetted restroom usage rates for conference / event attendees?

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Thu Aug 29, 2019, 12:56 pm

Exemption of Tenant Space

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted 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.

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Wed Aug 28, 2019, 9:19 pm

Filtering Water in Cooling Tower Basin opposed to Filtering Makeup Water

NC-v4 WEc3:Cooling tower water use
posted by  Alyssa Faircloth  on 

Our project is an apartment building with retail and utilizes its own chiller plant with cooling towers.

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Shower Requirement

CI-v4 LTc4:Bicycle facilities
posted 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?

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Owner/Architect
Marquis Architecture
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Wed Aug 28, 2019, 4:19 pm

Plaster suitable for interior and sheltered exterior use

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by  Claire Smith  on 

Hi,

For plaster (lime & clay) which credits are applicable in New Construction and Commercial Interiors?  

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Editorial Director
BuildingGreen, Inc.
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Wed Aug 28, 2019, 7:33 am