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.

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?

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?