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Additional Points for Water Reuse
NC-v4 WEc2:Indoor water use reductionposted by Soo Choi on
I am working on a project that has a vehicle wash bay where they intend to recycle the water and use it multiple times for washing before discharging to sewer.
DES Path 2 Engineering Analysis for Losses
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Ryan Hoffman on
The LEED v4 Reference Guide offers three was of determining equipment efficiencies, distribution losses, and distribution pumping energy: Monitored data, engineering analysis, and default values.
Building Demoliton outside my LEED Boundary
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction waste managementposted by Faith Wilbert on
Hello, I'm currently working on a project where we are building a new dormitory. When the new dorm is up and running the existing dorm down the road will be demolished.
Existing Central Plant and New building
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Mital Patel on
We have a new building but with existing central plant that serves also another building. My question is do i have to model part of existing central or whole.
Nonresidential Density (FAR)
NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted by Sarah Burnett on
Hello! Quick question about the Nonresidential Density (FAR) - Our site is located in the heart of a very dense urban area, the residential density exceeds the requirement and so does the Nonres
How does GBCI ccalculate reclaimed water reduction?
NC-2009 WEc2:Innovative wastewater technologiesposted by David Gibney on
This is an academic problem that I need confirmation for. It’s a LEED-NC 2009 project. • 242 FTEs. No visitors, etc. 50:50 gender ratio = 121 of each.
No irrigation for pre-req
NC-v4 WEp1:Outdoor water use reductionposted by Robyn Dowsey on
I have two turf areas that will not be irrigated after establishment My understanding is that for the water sense calculator you must model them with irrigation is they are landscaped Is this true
HVAC Zoning & Controls
CI-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Vicki Rybl on
The base building for my project is an odd shape and there are a few zones which touch two building walls (for example, a conference room has one window which faces west and three windows which fac
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide - Option 2
NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Aaron Wascher on
Does anyone know if this applies to new construction only or do renovated spaces need to be upgraded to meet this? My project is 17% new/83% renovation.
Shared HVAC system with non-LEED building
NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by GBD Architects on
Hi all, We are looking to certify a new building on a higher-ed campus that will be sharing HVAC systems with an existing building. The existing building will likely not pursue certifications.