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ASHRAE Guideline 0 2005 or newer?

NC-v4 EAc1:Enhanced commissioning
posted 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For EA prerequisite, the standard for commissioning that is referenced by USGBC (the 2005 edition) is now outdated.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?

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Aug 29, 2017, 4:48 pm

Commercial Kitchen and Gym Equipment

CI-v4 WEc1:Indoor water use reduction
posted 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.

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Representative
Vermont House of Representatives
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 11:17 pm

Overlaying two daylight simulation results

CS-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted 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

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Energy Program Specialist
PA DMVA
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 9:32 pm

Requesting clarification on compliance process - EA 2.1 and 2.2

Homes-v2008 EAc2:Insulation
posted by  Pournamasi Rath  on 

I have a question regarding using ResCheck to demonstrate compliance with EA 2.1 Pre-requisite Basic Insulation.

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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 8:58 pm

use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems

NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Control
posted 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?

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Construction Administrator/ LEED AP
Bywater Woodworks, Inc.
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 8:50 pm

Would LEASING a Battery Powered Floor Cleaner Meet Criteria?

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Michelle Bracewell-Musson  on 

The client leases a large battery-operated floor cleaner, and the terms are for six years.

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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 8:29 pm

Indoor Playground

Healthcare-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted 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?

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 7:16 pm

Providing carpool spaces within an unreserved parking garage

CI-v4 LTc5:Reduced parking footprint
posted 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.

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Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance
Jacobs
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 6:59 pm

Projects with little landscaped area (prescriptive only?)

Homes-v4 WEc1:Total water use
posted 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.

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Integral Group
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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 1:50 pm

Phasing

CS-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted 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?

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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 12:54 pm