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Light meter phone apps

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Ben Thompson  on 

Hi all, I'm going to do the measurement method for the first time, and was looking into using a light meter app on my phone to do it- would this be acceptable?

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Thu Oct 29, 2015, 4:27 pm

Space Usage - Occupant Type

NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Data
posted by  Akshat Patel  on 

I'm having trouble deciding what to mark for the first item in the form: Occupant Type. My project is a hotel new construction.

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Director of Sustainability
Fentress Architects
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Wed Oct 28, 2015, 2:50 pm

Existing building infiltration rates

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Mike Fortier  on 

We are working on a major renovation of an existing building which includes removing the facade and replacing it with a highly efficient and tightly sealed facade system.

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Mon Oct 26, 2015, 3:06 pm

Required Manufacturer Documentation for Option 3

NC-v4 MRc4:Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients
posted by  Randy Van Straaten  on 

Is there more guidance available for manufacturers on the documentation necessary for their products for this products. For instance how along the "supply chain" do they need to go.

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CEO
Green Commons, LLC
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Thu Oct 22, 2015, 12:10 pm

Auto Dealership

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Vince Capogna  on 

Would exterior on-site inventory/display parking of new cars for sale at an auto dealership count towards the total number of parking spots provided?

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Founder & Community Director
Metricorps
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Wed Oct 21, 2015, 2:54 pm

LEED 2009 Energy Updates

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Theresa Lehman  on 

Did anyone see the that USGBC has launched a set of proposals to increase the energy minimums for LEED v2009, which is open for project registration until October 31, 2016.

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Principal
Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects
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20 thumbs up
Mon Oct 19, 2015, 7:35 pm

Innovation Award

General forums
posted by  Neil Rosen  on 

Tristan, First and foremost I would like to commend you on this concept, obtaining recognition from your peers is a wonderful catalyst for maintaining the creative edge. So here's a solution I thi

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Director of Sustainability
Northwell Health
LEEDuser Basic Member
48 thumbs up
Mon Oct 12, 2015, 6:16 pm

IEQc5 Walk-off mats and low volume printers clarification needed

NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by  Deborah Locklair  on 

We have a mixed use building major renovation on a Government site. There are shops and maintenance areas, some that have unique exhaust systems. Our designer has addressed these requirements.

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Mechanical Engineer
Integral Group
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342 thumbs up
Fri Oct 9, 2015, 6:23 pm

What "floor area" to use

NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted by  Lyle Axelarris  on 

Since the credit template is not linked to the Gross Floor area in PIf2 (as it is in other relevant credits), does that mean the floor area in the flushout calcs should be net area, as it is done f

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Building Enclosure Consultant
BPL Enclosure
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58 thumbs up
Thu Oct 8, 2015, 9:15 pm

Bike Rack?

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Michelle Bracewell-Musson  on 

Hello, I have read to Reference Guide EMOB 2009 and cannot decide if a bike rack that will be permanently installed on the exterior of the building would comply here?

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Project Director
WSP USA
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Wed Oct 7, 2015, 6:28 pm