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UCSB - Bren Hall

Pilot-Credits IPpc96:LEED Lab
posted 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.

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Historic Bldg Renovation being done in phases, Bldg reuse calcs

NC-2009 MRc1.1:Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
posted 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.

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Mon Mar 28, 2016, 6:39 pm

Water Usage for parks and open spaces

CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction
posted 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.

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Determining Site Boundary on Renovations/Additions

Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundary
posted by  Andrew Buck  on 

We are working on a Hotel that is both a renovation and major new construction.

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Tue Aug 9, 2016, 5:58 pm

Batt insulation adhesive

Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materials
posted 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?

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Wed Dec 21, 2016, 4:07 pm

Dorm Room Controls, no mechanical cooling

NC-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
posted 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.

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Wed Jan 6, 2016, 6:40 pm

Corded and battery powered definition

Credit Forums
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.

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Wed Jan 13, 2016, 7:50 pm

Modeling Laboratory Systems

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted 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.

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Thu Oct 23, 2014, 11:44 am

Major Renovation vs. New Construction

NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance
posted 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.

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Thu Apr 9, 2015, 11:08 pm

Enhanced Refrigerant Mgmt - Refrigerators & Kitchen Equipment

NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted 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.

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Tue Aug 16, 2016, 9:40 pm