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Lighting control in bedrooms

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Jyothsna Giridhar  on 

As per the IEQ Space matrix released in October 2013, bedrooms are described as individual work stations.

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Luckett & Farley
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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 3:28 pm

definition of work room

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Kathryn West  on 

The IEQ Space Type Matrix says work rooms in libraries are multi-occupant spaces. What is the definition of a work room? A meeting room with a big table?

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GREENSQUARE
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Thu Dec 3, 2015, 3:16 pm

Qualifying VRF Systems

CS-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by  Kristopher Lashley  on 

We are working on a retail project and the mechanical designer insists on using a split VRF system.

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Metricorps
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 11:37 pm

Residential - SSc 4.4 Requirements

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Jason Biondi  on 

For a residential project not exceeding local zoning requirements for parking capacity, which of the following strategy needs to be implemented to successfully earn SSc 4.4 (1) Provide a carpool r

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Managing Director
Energy Cost Solutions Group
LEEDuser Premium Member
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 11:22 pm

How to "meter" fuel deliveries?

Schools-NC-v4 EAp3:Building-level energy metering
posted by  Keith Robertson  on 

The prerequisite requires energy metering. What needs to be done to meet the requirement for this for fuels that are on a delivery-basis, such as biomass, propane, and fuel oil?

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Solterre Inc.
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 5:57 pm

Core Performance Guide

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

Hi, Can somebody please send me the link to where I can get the "New Building Institute Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide applicable for LEED CI 2009. Thanks.

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Passive Dynamics Sustainability Consultants
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 2:27 pm

No mercury Lights

EBOM-2009 MRc4:Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
posted by  Susan Coy  on 

I am working a NC project that has only LED lights, can I pursue an Innovation in Design credit as there are no mercury containing lights?

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Sustainability Specialist
Gensler
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Wed Dec 2, 2015, 2:23 am

Naturally Ventilated, Mechanically Cooled space

NC-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Design
posted by  Gabriela Crespo  on 

In ASHRAE 55, Section 5.3 Optional Method for Naturally Conditioned, it mentions that "There must be no mechanical cooling system for the space".

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Tue Dec 1, 2015, 4:38 pm

HVAC

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Ciaran McCabe  on 

AS part of the commercial interiors we are only specifying indoor HVAC plant items. The larger outdoor chillers, AHU's etc are landlord items and fall under the LEED C&S scheme.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Dec 1, 2015, 2:41 pm

CS project without bathrooms and elegible fixtures

CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction
posted by  Maria Isabel Conde  on 

We´re working in a CS building without plumbing fixtures. How we can document the WEp1?. We need to make the Tenant Lease agreement?, How we can earn points in WEc3?.

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Mon Nov 30, 2015, 11:09 pm