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ASHRAE Guideline 0 2005 or newer?
NC-v4 EAc1:Enhanced commissioningposted by Walter Broner on
For EA prerequisite, the standard for commissioning that is referenced by USGBC (the 2005 edition) is now outdated. Should that standard be used or tne new updated one?
Commercial Kitchen and Gym Equipment
CI-v4 WEc1:Indoor water use reductionposted by Alexander Spilger on
Our project is a large office TI with all of the typical water fixtures such as wash closets, urinals, showerheads, sinks, etc.
Overlaying two daylight simulation results
CS-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by GBD Architects on
Hi all, In relation to my last comment (below), do folks have good/simple strategies for overlaying their daylight results from Insight (AutoDesk product) to get your compliant SF? Thanks, Hannah
Requesting clarification on compliance process - EA 2.1 and 2.2
Homes-v2008 EAc2:Insulationposted by Pournamasi Rath on
I have a question regarding using ResCheck to demonstrate compliance with EA 2.1 Pre-requisite Basic Insulation.
use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Debra a. Lombard on
use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems does LEED NC v2009 (v3) prohibit the use of lead based metals?
Would LEASING a Battery Powered Floor Cleaner Meet Criteria?
EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goodsposted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on
The client leases a large battery-operated floor cleaner, and the terms are for six years.
Indoor Playground
Healthcare-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materialsposted by Allison Smith on
I'm working on a children's hospital and there will be an indoor playground. Anybody have any experience or guess on how GBCI will treat indoor playground equipment with this credit?
Providing carpool spaces within an unreserved parking garage
CI-v4 LTc5:Reduced parking footprintposted by Jennifer Rinkus on
Our project is a small tenant remodel in an urban building. There is no parking associated with the building or our clients lease.
Projects with little landscaped area (prescriptive only?)
Homes-v4 WEc1:Total water useposted by Tim Nabholz on
It seems that for projects with small amounts of landscape areas, which many Homes: Midrise projects would be, the performance path doesn't seem to make sense.
Phasing
CS-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Scott Barber on
I have a couple of questions regarding a core&shell renovation project I'm working on: 1- When do the preferred parking spaces need to be reserved?