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UCSB - Bren Hall
Pilot-Credits IPpc96:LEED Labposted by Brandon Kaysen on
We are very excited to be wrapping up our third LEED Lab project at UCSB. This ear we are certifying the iconic Bren Hall under Version 4 of the EBO&M rating system.
Historic Bldg Renovation being done in phases, Bldg reuse calcs
NC-2009 MRc1.1:Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roofposted by Debra a. Lombard on
I'm working on behalf of a GC on a complicated historic renovation and new construction project that's being done in several phases with separate contracts between Owner and GC.
Water Usage for parks and open spaces
CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reductionposted by Deborah Lucking on
Our project is a small pavilion in a park, with tenant space for a food outlet, and (separate) restroom facilities to serve park users.
Determining Site Boundary on Renovations/Additions
Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundaryposted by Andrew Buck on
We are working on a Hotel that is both a renovation and major new construction.
Batt insulation adhesive
Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materialsposted by Kim Lombard on
If an adhesive is used to secure batt insulation, I would think that adhesive also needs to be included in the group 1 section for sealants and adhesives. Is that correct?
Dorm Room Controls, no mechanical cooling
NC-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfortposted by Michele Helou on
We have a dormitory project with about 80% individual rooms and 20% double rooms. Each room is provided with a Thermostat and an operable window with over 4% operable window to floor area ratio.
Corded and battery powered definition
posted by Martha Norbeck on
Keyboards, docking stations, mice, surge protectors - technically these are corded/battery powered items purchased during the performance period. They are not eligible for an Energy Star rating.
Modeling Laboratory Systems
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am starting work on a laboratory building and have been looking at the standards to see how they apply.
Major Renovation vs. New Construction
NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Eric Webber on
We are in the conceptual design phase of a project consisting of renovations to an existing building and a significant addition.
Enhanced Refrigerant Mgmt - Refrigerators & Kitchen Equipment
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Theresa Lehman on
Received the design review comments back for EAp3 and EAc4 regarding refrigerants. The comments said, "...all equipment with one half pound or more of refrigerant must be listed in the form.