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Compliance for single story building

Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupants
posted by  Johnathan Woodside  on 

The title of the pilot credit implies occupant activeness in general, but the credit focuses significantly on staircases as the means of activity.

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Burns & McDonnell
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Wed Sep 23, 2015, 5:21 pm

IEQ 4.4 - does veneer apply ?

NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
posted by  Denise Bates  on 

The credit language states: particle board, MDF, wheatboard, door cores, and laminating adhesive used for assemblies. We have a reconstituted teak veneer that will go on wood panels and doors.

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Wed Sep 23, 2015, 3:07 pm

Appeal for additional credits after final review.

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Zane Lichtneger  on 

The Standard Preliminary Review is complete and the building has received 57 points. My question is- Can we submit for additional points not included in the initial submission?

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Tue Sep 22, 2015, 5:24 pm

Rounding of Percent Energy Cost Savings for EAc1 Points

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Joseph Chappell  on 

Hi all, We recently received a final design review where our percent energy cost savings have been corrected by the reviewer to show 31.95%.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Mon Sep 14, 2015, 2:04 pm

Construction credit review v2009

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Deborah Locklair  on 

I just inherited a project after the initial design (already approved) and initial construction credits were submitted.

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Mon Sep 14, 2015, 11:40 am

Process Energy Savings - Exceptional Calculation - Dry Coolers

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  MYRON JORDAN  on 

My inquiry is based upon reducing the energy consumption of a chilled water system which is being used in a manufacturing facility.

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Thu Sep 3, 2015, 6:30 pm

Defining Boundary for Energy Performance

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ralph Bicknese  on 

For a renovation and addition to an existing college campus library, we are in the process of determining the boundary to use for energy performance. The existing building is 182,738 SF.

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Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects
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Wed Sep 2, 2015, 3:22 pm

MRc4 vs MRc7

Healthcare-v4 MRc7:Furniture and medical furnishings
posted by  John Long  on 

We are an FSC-certified (brand new) casework manufacturer. We are submitting our very first FSC job. This job is also a LEED project.

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Tue Sep 1, 2015, 6:01 pm

LEED-NC or LEED for Homes (and v3 vs v4)?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by  emily reese moody  on 

Hello, I've tried calling USGBC, who told me to email certinfo@usgbc.org. I did that a little over 2 weeks ago, and have yet to get a response.

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Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance
Jacobs
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Mon Aug 31, 2015, 1:39 pm

DES for a combination of rated and non-rated building

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Bradley Felts  on 

I have a project that will be conditioned by a water-cooled chiller and boiler plant located in one of the building that will be rated.

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Atlantec Engineers
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Wed Aug 26, 2015, 7:44 pm