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existing building modeling
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Alfonzo Collins on
I am modeling an existing building right now. The opaque envelope will be maintained (walls and roof) but the entire inside, all HVAC systems, and windows will be replaced.
High-Volume vs. Convenience Copier 5,000 pages - CIR 872 Canada
NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Controlposted by Lindsey Kindrat on
Heads up for those working on LEED Canada NC 2009 projects, CIR 872 ruled 5,000 pages per month as the definition limit for a convenience copier. Ruling provided 2012-06-08.
Master's Research Survey
Pilot-Credits MRpc69:Construction and demolition waste managementposted by Vibha Pai on
I am conducting this survey in affiliation with University of Cincinnati in support of my hypothesis for my Master's thesis. It would just take 10-15 minutes of your time.
Spray Foam Insulation
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Claire DeCamp on
I recently had a project manager approach me concerning spray foam insulation that has been specified on a project.
Preferred Parking
Retail-NC-v2009 SSc4:Alternative transportationposted by Kevin Flynn on
The LEED NC-Retail v2009 credit 4.3 and 4.4 to provide preferred parking for LEV/FE vehicles and Carpools appears to require that the project identify employee parking separate from customer parkin
Flush out by AHU volume or Floor volume?
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancyposted by Aru Sau on
In this project, there are three floors ( with multiple rooms with interior walls with doors) with multiple AHUs serving from 100% OA intake to 20% OA intake.
MRc4 Recycled content
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Lorissa Kimm on
How does one count the recycled content of fabrics used in furnishings? Do you have to separate out the cost of the fabric relative to the cost of the chair?
cabinet millwork
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Karl Heitman on
We are installing plastic laminate millwork with particle board core which is not FSC certified. Does the cabinet costs need to be counted towards the total wood used in the project?
Hotel Occupancy
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by jupiter luner on
I've determined the occupancy for a hotel project we are working on based upon LEED interpretation 2706606.
Option 4 - Transit Services Referenced
ND-v2009 NPDc8:Transportation demand managementposted by Sara Zoumbaris on
For this credit under Option 4, there is a requirement to include additional spaces if our project has more than 100 dwelling units/ employees and has a minimum transit service of 60 daily weekday