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?

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.

Has USGBC/GBCI ever published any studies of denied credits? Typical total number for a project?

A new, LEED warehouse addition is planned for an existing bldg.

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.

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?

I would like to use this credit as an Innovation and Design credit for a New Construction (NC 2009) submittal.

Has USGBC issued any equivalency for Title 24 (vs ASHRAE 90.1) in LEEDv4 EA credits yet? I've seen comments saying it can take a while. Just wondering if it is on the horizon for LEEDv4 or not?

Hi, my project is registered under LEED NC but it's a healthcare related question. I did pose the question there but no one could help.

Our project is a 4-floor fit-out of a hospital tower (Less than 200,000 SF of an existing 8 Million SF building).