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EAc1.3 Simulation for LEED CI

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Jimena Etchegaray  on 

HELLO. We have a project that will be applying for LEED certification under CI for Retail. This project is supermarket within a mall, the retail space is rented.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013, 2:00 pm

Cistern doesn't fulfull need, but there is no-potable backup

NC-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by  Sarah Picking  on 

If you can't prove that your cistern will satisfy the irrigation need every month, but the client has agreed to not have a potable backup (ie the cistern gets drained, and then the plants just live

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Can Exterior Plantings count in MRc6?

Schools-2009 MRc6:Rapidly Renewable Materials
posted by  Cheryl Dieso  on 

We have a Science & Math HS Building under construction and have come up short with our rapidly renewable products. We are investigating various approaches in order to meet this credit.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013, 6:04 pm

Pilot Credit 10

Pilot-Credits WEpc10:Sustainable wastewater management
posted by  Alicia Villanueva  on 

Hallo, My team and I have reduced water use in a project through high-efficient flush fixtures by 39%. In addition, 100% of the water used for sewage conveyance is treated on-site to tertiary stand

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ID Credit for using building envelope material

NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  JOSE R. TAGLE  on 

Could I apply for an ID credit for using a totally inorganic, crushed glass and absolute closed celled material from building envelope.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013, 6:02 pm

Maximum distance to facilities?

NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management
posted by  Reid Middlebrooks  on 

We have a project in a small town that is very remote. The nearest recycling facilities are 150 miles away by rail or truck. Another option is 1,500 miles by barge.

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Wed May 1, 2013, 1:33 pm

Cabins at a summer camp?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by  Patty Breech  on 

I have a unique project that involves building 5 stand-alone cabins as part of a summer camp.

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Tue Apr 30, 2013, 10:03 pm

Does a Real Estate Tax is

CI-2009 MRc1.1:Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment
posted by  Joseph Goldstein  on 

Does a Real Estate Tax is proof of ownership?

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Mon Nov 4, 2013, 3:38 pm

California Title 24-2005 Part 6 vs. ASHRAE 90.1-2007

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Erica Suarino  on 

It's clear from the credit language and LEED Online form that California Title 24-2005 Part 6 can be used in place of ASHRAE 90.1-2007 as a baseline when creating an energy model.

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Thu May 2, 2013, 3:46 pm

Major renovation, model rotation

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Saju Varghese  on 

If a project is being demolished but the slab and some columns are being kept, would that be considered a major renovation since we are not given the option of redesigning the orientation of the bu

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Wed May 1, 2013, 12:26 am