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Option 2 for a Partially Enclosed Building (LEED NCv2.2)
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancyposted by SIG - Sustainability Main Account on
We performed IAQ testing to meet IEQc3.2 on a subway station. The IAQ levels passed easily, and our approach was recognized by the LEED reviewer as an appropriate approach.
Equipment and Applicances
CI-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Casey Krieg on
This question is in regards to the Optimize Energy Performance section, under the Prescriptive compliance method and more specifically the Equipment and Appliances credits. My team and I are seeki
DES Option 1 - Baseline System Heating Type Clarification
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Mike Ramos on
We're using Option 1 of the "Treatment of District or Campus Thermal Energy in LEED v2 and LEED 2009 - Design and Construction" document to comply with EAp2 / EAc1.
How to define affordable housing : rental and for-sale
ND-Plan-v4 NPDc4:Housing types and affordabilityposted by William Gagnon on
Hello, How do we define principal, taxes and insurance (PITI) in Step 4.' Compute Maximum Pricing'? Should we get in touch with a bank and ask for mortgages rates?
Roof Area Clarification
CS-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Maggie Hogan Skaug on
Looking for a clarification on the "Roof Area" definition, in particular, what constitutes an "open covered parking structure".
New O & M Starter Kit IN Credits
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Kristen Callori on
Hello- Now that these new O & M Starter Kit IN credits are available, and they require that (2) O&M Prerequisite Plans be implemented (such as Green Cleaning + Integrated Pest Management) i
"Conditioned Space?" - Free cooling with outside air
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am not sure whether to class mechanical rooms which are free cooled by outside air as "conditioned" for the purpose of the baseline (so the baseline would be on system 5 in this example).
RCI CORR Information
Pilot-Credits MRpc87:Verified Construction & Demolition Recycling Ratesposted by John Danby on
I have found that it takes a bit of work to actually see that a facility has achieved the Recycling Certification Institute's CORR certification.
Classification of PVC adhesive and Primer
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Randy Weatherly on
I have classified PVC water pipe glue as "PVC Welding Adhesives" and the Purple PVC primer as "Adhesive Primer for Plastic". Is this correct"
Compliance for Existing Site Features
Pilot-Credits PC14:Walkable Streetsposted by Vicki Rybl on
I am working on a project where most of the site hardscape is existing. I'm looking for an opinion specifically on two of the requirements for this credit. 7.