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Surrounding density and Diverse Uses
NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted by Tim Bell on
I am currently working on a major project in South Africa that will provide diverse uses to the building occupants only as the site is fully enclosed for security reasons.
Insulation of Piping Cast into Concrete
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by André Harms on
We are working on a project where a significant amount of the domestic hot water ring feed piping will be cast into the concrete walls, and the designer is querying if these pipes will need to be i
"physical impediments" "valid for remodeled buildings" ???
NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor chemical and pollutant source controlposted by Peg Manuel on
Two projects, we've received the following comment: "Note that LEED Interpretation 10098 allows for a portion of the entryway system to be located outside of the building, if covered, but only when
Car Park Ventilation Fan Energy Savings
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Chilufya Lombe on
Hi, on a recent project we were requested to provide evidence that 5 buildings built within the last three years did not have carbon monoxide sensors installed in the basement car parks in order to
Clarification on the use of ACMV system
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Andrew Xiao Junzhao on
I am currently working on a project in Kenya. The cooling load for the commercial office tower is around 1900RT. This project will attempt for LEED CS and will be targeting Silver rating.
Occupancy sensors: No override switch but with task lighting
NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of systems - lightingposted by André Harms on
Hi, There are several spaces in a project I'm working on that have been designed with an occupancy sensor without an override switch but each individual work station does have controllable (on/off
Climate Zone for Morocco
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Jean-Baptiste SARFATI on
Hi, I'm working on a pre-assessment for a project in Morocco and would like to see the minimum wall insulation. I checked in ASHRAE 90.1-2010 but Morocco is not listed in Table B3 International Cl
Motor efficiency in 50Hz countries
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by André Harms on
In response to the ASHRAE 90.1:2007 mandatory requirements for the efficiency of 60Hz motors, some had used the European IE2 standard for 50Hz motors and demonstrated equivalency.
Car wash bay
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Marni Punt on
Hi, I am working on an office building and the team is considering to include a car wash bay. Would I be able to classify this as process water and exclude it from the WEp1 calculation?
Natural Ventilation
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize energy performance - HVACposted by Chilufya Lombe on
Good day, we have a project that is naturally ventilated. ASHRAE 90.1 2007 states that the energy cost budget method cannot be used for designs with no mechanical systems.