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LEED isn't Perfect, BUT....

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posted by James Thornton on Sep 14, 2010, 2:33 pm

What is perfect? What I like about LEED is it has created a benchmark to improve the way we build and operate our buildings in a manner that is less destructive to the environment and provides...

Last reply: Eric Johnson, Sep 14, 2010, 2:44 pm

Residental AND Commercial

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posted by Deborah Spira on Sep 13, 2010, 7:08 am

Hi,
I'm working on a LEED project with both residental and commercial spaces. The building is a multi-family dwelling with commercial shops at ground level. What type of shops will rent the...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 13, 2010, 9:24 am

mixed use means LEED-NC or CS

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 10, 2010, 9:01 am

Robert, given that it's mixed-use, it's eligible to be certified under LEED-NC or CS. You're correct that LEED for Homes is not an option.
There was  similar...

Last reply: Florian Schmidtchen, Sep 12, 2010, 10:05 pm

GSHP

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 8, 2010, 10:40 pm

Hi Melissa, I'm sure that an essay could be written on this subject. Perhaps you could say something about where you're coming from in looking for this information?
I'll mention a couple...

Last reply: Melissa Kemp, Sep 10, 2010, 6:10 pm

post to MRc4 forum

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 9, 2010, 3:12 pm

Ryan, would you mind reposting this question to our LEED-CI MRc4 forum? I think you're more likely to get an answer there. Thanks!

Wiggle Room

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posted by Dan Ackerstein on Sep 8, 2010, 3:55 pm

Marc - My experience is that there's some wiggle room, as long as its not excessive and is explained to the...

Last reply: Jason Franken, Sep 8, 2010, 4:10 pm

Fee Schedule

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posted by Dan Ackerstein on Sep 8, 2010, 3:52 pm

I think you'll find people working in a variety of forms right now Elliot. The marketplace is still new enough that customary protocols haven't really developed. My personal preference is to work...

check with GBCI

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 8, 2010, 2:23 pm

I would recommend you check with...

LEED AP credential maintenance

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 8, 2010, 12:27 pm

On your first question, I think there is a little confusion. The exams are for to to become a LEED accredited professional.
To get a building LEED-certified, you have to document all the...

renovation under LEED-CS

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Aug 17, 2010, 3:35 pm

Yes, you can do a core and shell renovation. It's interesting that it's not specifically called out in the LEED rating system...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 7, 2010, 8:43 am