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Desk Fan Fire Safety
NC-v4 EQc5:Thermal comfortposted by Jason Cocek on
Has anyone run into the issue of fire marshall not allowing desk fans due to potential fire hazard? If so, what was the solution?
Deadline for hiring CxA
NC-v4 EAc1:Enhanced commissioningposted by Elizabeth Powers on
Does anyone know if there is a deadline for hiring the CxA in the v4 credit? I know I'd recommend no later than DD, as that but am unclear if v4 has a hard deadline.
Long-term bicycle storage definition - Covered
NC-v4.1 LTc6:Bicycle Facilitiesposted by Luc Doucet on
Is there a guideline as to what constitutes an acceptable "covering" in order to obtain an adequately protected long-term bicycle storage from rain and snow?
VOC compliant resinous flooring products?
NC-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materialsposted by Cindy Quinn on
Has anyone been able to find a resinous flooring system compliant with v4 or v4.1? We are coming up short. Thanks!
Best Practices for Thorough Implementation and Composting Program
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Annalise Dum on
Does anyone have best practices to recommend for best integrating a composting program? I have successfully documented this Pilot Credit for numerous projects in Chicago.
Applicable WE credit for water features on site.
NC-v4 WEc2:Indoor water use reductionposted by R.L. Bowen on
We have a water feature (fountain) on the patio at our project in Ohio, US. What credit (indoor/outdoor water use reduction), if any, should that water use be calculated into? What USGB
Multiple Multifamily Midrise Submissions
Pilot-Credits EApc111:Alternative Performance Rating Methodposted by Andrea Mancino on
I have had no issues with this credit and apply it to all Mulitfamily Midrise projects which are typically showing compliance over ASHRAE 90.1-2013 in NYC.
Virtual DES Energy Rates
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Todd Tewksbury on
When modeling district cooling and heating systems using Option 1, Path 1: ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Appendix G, the LEED Reference Guide instructs the following: "If tariffs or rates are not available from
If all products in one category comply with the VOC emissions evaluation do we need to list the cost or surface area?
NC-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materialsposted by Summer Gorder on
We are having a tough time getting the costs from our subs. The subs says that the cost is bundled with other material and they can't break it up.
Project Manager Job Opening at Sustainable Design Consulting's (SDC's) Washington, DC Office
posted by Sandra Leibowitz on
Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC (SDC) has immediate need for a high-performing, team-oriented Project Manager in our Washington, DC office to join our award-winning sustainability consultin