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ID credit for saltwater pool?
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Nelina Loiselle on
I have done a lot of research and can not find any cases of getting an ID credit for using a saltwater pool. Does anyone know of any? If not do you think it would be an excepted strategy?
Seasonal Commissioning
CI-2009 EAc2:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Akos Brandecker on
Does the seasonal commissioning have to be done by the same CxA who does all other commissioning activities or can a separate party be contracted for this? Any thoughts?
Interior Green Garden
CS-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Diana Nezamutinova on
Would we need to take into account the water consumption by the interior (indoor) garden that consists of some small trees and planters? Or only the exterior landscaping is accounted for?
Unmet Load Hours
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by VICTOR MORENO on
Hi. I´m doing a energy simulation with Energy Plus. Energy Plus shows differents results about Unmet Load Hours: 1. Time setpoint not met 2.
Is there an Innovation Opportunity?
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Brian Salazar on
Hello! I am working on a project that already includes all of the required spaces for this credit under Option 1. The building owner now wants to install solar canopies over some of the parking.
Lighting power for apartments
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Ritwik Kakati on
We are working on a multifamily residential building where lighting fixtures are only specified for bathrooms, kitchens & hallways while the bedrooms and living/dining rooms are supposed to hav
Pulverized gypsum as landfill cap?
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Allison Rutter on
Hi, I'll be submitting a CIR on this, but does anyone have any guidance on redirecting drywall to be pulverized and used as a cap on a landfill closure?
How to calculate effective operable area for top hung window
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by SSN Energy Model on
Hi, We are in the initial design of an office building. The Project team has planned to provide top hung window & the building will have more naturally ventilated spaces.
iEQpr1 Operable awning windows for natural ventilation
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by LEED Pro Consultant on
Hello, We have a building that is naturally ventilated and to comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2007 (prerrequisite) we are planning to place operable windows.
FSC High Pressure Laminates
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Michele Helou on
I see that Wilsonart is advertising FSC Mix high pressure laminates. I realize paper is not wood, but bamboo is not wood either.