Forum quick links
LEED Certifications for Multiple Buildings
posted by Keerthi Ratnayake on
We have two buildings to be certified; one new and one existing. What are the requirements for these to be evaluated as one building for the LEED certifications? HVAC chillers etc.
Reused Metal Shelving
CI-2009 MRc3.2:Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishingsposted by James Shook on
We have a library renovation project that is reusing the existing shelving in the space instead of purchasing new.
Baseline Building Envelope requirements
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by alberto carlesi on
Hi, I'm modeling a building (not residential),for EAc1, located in climate zone 6 (winter design temperature 5°F).
Base Building for a mixed use project
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Graciela Carrillo on
We have a project that is a mix-used 23,000 SF bldg. The lower story is commercial (8,000 SF) and 2-stories of residential (15,000 SF).
Graphic Ink
CI-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Grace Ming on
Hello all, One of our CI project will be using the blinds with Graphic prints. My question is if the ink needs to comply with any of IEQ requirements? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Determining compliance
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Tiago e Silva on
I’m working on a Project in Portugal, which consists in a 13.400m2 site, with 6000m2 rooftop (harvests rain), 2500m2 green roof, 2735m2 of gardens, 306 m2 of planters and 1840m2 of impermeable pave
Suggestions for Calculating Casegood area
CI-2009 MRc1.2:Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elementsposted by James Shook on
We have a library project that is reusing metal shelving. Since it is being used for the same purpose this credit indicates it should be part of MR1.2.
Church - 'dress your best'
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by SIG - Sustainability Main Account on
I'm working on (a renovation of) an existing church with 6 FTE, and 400 peak transients. 5% of 406 FTE = 20 bicycle parking spaces.
Modeling Snow-Melt Systems
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by David Hubka on
I am modeling a LEED building that includes a snow melt system. The system is served by the building's hot water boiler.
EAc3 Exemplary Performance
CS-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioningposted by BH . on
Thanks for all descriptions and comments related to differences beween EAp1 and EAc3. I`m still confused about Exemplary Performance and it`s "comprehensive envelope commissioning".