1) This can be a difficult topic. How do we put a cost on clean air and water. When someone is only interested in immediate profits then it usually takes the government issuing a new building...

Would this guideline also apply to district...

or worse, the U.S. version of LEED is being applied in dozens of different countries, often with resulting difficulties. We're happy to have this kind of discussion on the LEEDuser forum.I do agree with Bill and suggest that it would be great if our forum participants from China could share some thoughts on how they've successfully navigate the difficulties of LEED in China—rather than focusing...

Dr. Xing,
In my opinion, I don't think it is necessary to translate everything. However, all relevant information shall be translated.

I would suggest that you should use LEED-NC. There is no impediment to including unfinished space in a LEED-NC project. There can be some special issues that come up along the way, but no rigid...

Grace, there is no expiration date for a LEED certification for D&C systems (NC, CS, CI, Schools). That is because these certifications are for the design and construction, which is a one-...

Thomas, my understanding is that the 2007 version of ASHRAE 90.1 is tougher than the 2004 version, so you may not be as successful here. I don't have much experience to offer, though. I would...

You may possibly be able to exclude this second building from the certifcation scope, but you'll want to look carefully at the MPR Supplemental Guidance document for MPR # 3, Site Boundary on...

Interesting question. If this were only about selecting a LEED rating system, I would say that it falls under LEED for New Construction, not LEED for Homes, due to the lack of kitchen facilities...

I'm actually not sure you're on the right track.
The project requirements aside, I would want to make sure you're using the right rating system, by checking the...