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ETS During Construction
NC-v4 EQp2:Environmental tobacco smoke controlposted by L W on
Does the ETSC prerequisite apply during construction as well?
Fraction use of FSC materials
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Lilian Seow on
This question and answer come from above and Missing Manual: A product has FSC-certified veneer, but a non-certified core. Can we prorate the MRc7 contribution of this product based on the cost of
Dormitory Views
NC-v4 EQc8:Quality viewsposted by Ryan White on
Hello, We are working on a dormitory and our window sills in the units are at 44" or 46". The view range is obviously 30"-90" aff but it also states specifically the 42" eye height.
Dormitory Washing Machines
CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Vicki Rybl on
I am working on a dormitory project that includes washing machines. The v2009 water use reduction calculator (process tab) has an option for commercial clothes washers, but not residential.
Other universal design strategies
Pilot-Credits PC34:Design for Adaptabilityposted by Christine Robbins-Elrod on
It would be great to see future iterations of this credit also address reinforcing for the future install of grab bars at unit bathrooms and perhaps the inclusion of a 5' turning radius at unit bat
[Innovation Credit] Bicycle Alternative
EBOM-v4 INc1:Innovationposted by JOHN COOK on
Hi, I was wondering if the innovation credit for V4 Existing Buildings can receive a point for using Electric Bicycle-Cars.
How to use combination of Option 1 and Option 2?
NC-2009 MRc5:Regional Materialsposted by Erica Downs on
In the FAQ section above, it says "The two options are available to be used on the basis of an individual product or material, so you can mix and match as needed." Does anyone know how to do this?
Confusion over tile
Schools-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Crista Shopis on
Above in the "Birds Eye View" tab, it says "Resilient flooring, rubber flooring, ceramic tile, and prefinished wood flooring all must be FloorScore or Greenguard Children and Schools certified." Bu
choosing between CS and Hospitality
posted by GBD Architects on
Hi, we have a large project coming up that will be about 43% hotel and the rest CS.
Option 1 - how to account for a structural truss in the calcs
Schools-2009 IEQp3:Minimum Acoustical Performanceposted by Jeremy Knoll on
In our classrooms and other core learning spaces, we are leaving a concrete, pan joist system exposed.