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existing building modeling
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Alfonzo Collins on
I am modeling an existing building right now. The opaque envelope will be maintained (walls and roof) but the entire inside, all HVAC systems, and windows will be replaced.
Steel extraction location
NC-2009 MRc5:Regional Materialsposted by Tiffany Moore on
I feel like broken record on this topic, because I know I've been through this before.
Option 1 - Reduction Combination?
NC-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Cynthia Estrada on
We are looking at this credit for our project and after reading a few posts and reviewing the WEc1 form in LEED online my question is; the NC 2009 reference guide states that "Reductions must be at
Glass skylights and existing roof
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Jonathan Hickerson on
I have an existing metal standing seam roof that is historic and will remain, and there is a new skylight going in.
Are basement walls included in envelope calculations
NC-2009 MRc1.1:Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roofposted by Stacey Olson on
I understand the floor slab of basements is allowed to be included; what about the envelope?
data center equipment not listed in DOE Energy Star categories
CI-2009 EAc1.4:Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliancesposted by Gail Napell on
Servers are listed on the Energy Star website, but not receivers. Is it safe to assume they are still not Energy Star eligible?
Option 4 - Transit Services Referenced
ND-v2009 NPDc8:Transportation demand managementposted by Sara Zoumbaris on
For this credit under Option 4, there is a requirement to include additional spaces if our project has more than 100 dwelling units/ employees and has a minimum transit service of 60 daily weekday
Mechanical Boundary Differs from Overall Project Boundary
NC-2009 PIf2:Project Summary Detailsposted by John Havenstrite on
I am working on a project where the architectural work includes "facelift" work with no HVAC upgrades in roughly half of the scope.
Master's Research Survey
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Vibha Pai on
I am conducting a survey in affiliation with University of Cincinnati for my Master's thesis which would take just 10-15 minutes of your time.
Planned City Bus Stop and Shuttle?
NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Accessposted by Cynthia Estrada on
I've seen a few postings but no solid information on whether or not GBCI will accept verified plans for either a shuttle bus and/or a planned additional bus stop to an existing route.