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choosing between CS and Hospitality
posted by GBD Architects on
Hi, we have a large project coming up that will be about 43% hotel and the rest CS.
Over limit adhesive used while building is open
CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Jayme Antolik on
I am on a project where the contractor used an adhesive that exceeds the VOC limit for that type but the building was open when they used it.
initial cost for lease
CI-2009 EAc3:Measurement and Verificationposted by Monica Hue on
Is there are is an initial fee that must be paid upfront when the tenant signs the lease to pay for energy use? If there is this fee, how much does that typically cost?
MRc6 Waste Audit - Weight vs. Volume
EBOM-2009 MRc6:Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Auditposted by Alexis Voeltner on
We have always conducted waste audits using weight. We are seeking a more efficient means to calculating waste and recycling; is measuring the volume more efficient?
DES Path 2 Engineering Analysis for Losses
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Ryan Hoffman on
The LEED v4 Reference Guide offers three was of determining equipment efficiencies, distribution losses, and distribution pumping energy: Monitored data, engineering analysis, and default values.
Information on denied credits?
posted by Stephen Buonopane on
Has USGBC/GBCI ever published any studies of denied credits? Typical total number for a project?
LEED building uses Existing building's entrance
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Joyce Kelly on
A new, LEED warehouse addition is planned for an existing bldg.
LEED Boundary adjacent to the Ocean
Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundaryposted by Thomas Ehrnschwender on
Project is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean. The sand dune is protected with many native plant species and a nesting habitat for 5 different endangered turtle species.
Level of detail (cfm) with Trane Trace for LEED -S & L buildings
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Maria Spastri on
Hi all, For the people who have submitted for LEED (v3) using Trane Trace: To what level of detail do you model the heating and cooling cfm and exhaust cfm on room/zone level for large buildings?
Using EBOM credit as an ID credit for NC 2009 submittal
EBOM-2009 IEQc3.4:Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipmentposted by Jessica Tyler on
I would like to use this credit as an Innovation and Design credit for a New Construction (NC 2009) submittal.