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calibration parameters

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  Edward Niemczycki  on 

We have nearly completed a LEED Silver project and they are still asking for simulation calibration procedures, calibration parameters, frequency of measurement and calibration accuracy for the EAc

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Oct 6, 2015, 3:48 pm

Outpatient clinic

CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Chris Miller  on 

Just received comments back in regards to fixtures, how come LEED does not allow exam room sinks to be included in the calculations for an outpatient clinic but do allow patient rooms for a hospita

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Tue Oct 6, 2015, 2:23 pm

Gym sinks- Private or Public?

EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by  Kathryn West  on 

has anyone ever successfully argued that sinks in gym locker rooms are more akin to "private" fixtures? Folks do all sorts of things other than wash their hands in there.

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Project Director
WSP USA
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Wed Sep 30, 2015, 4:15 am

Dormitory Lighting

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Laura Brandt  on 

We have a traditional dormitory project, where each 170 sf room will house two students, each with a bed, desk and built in cabinet-type closet.

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Mechanical Engineer
Luckett & Farley
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Fri Sep 25, 2015, 4:58 pm

Greyed-Out credits in Design Submittal

General forums
posted by  caitlin sweeney  on 

Hello - I have finished all of my design credits and am about to submit them. When I pressed 'submit', the active credits were highlighted.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 6:23 pm

Hospital Renovation - Occupancy Default Question

NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Data
posted by  Sara Zoumbaris  on 

Hi All - We are working on a major renovation of 1 floor that have patient rooms within a hospital.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 12:27 pm

Compliance for single story building

Pilot-Credits EQpc78:Design for active occupants
posted by  Johnathan Woodside  on 

The title of the pilot credit implies occupant activeness in general, but the credit focuses significantly on staircases as the means of activity.

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Sustainability Manager
Burns & McDonnell
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Wed Sep 23, 2015, 5:21 pm

IEQ 4.4 - does veneer apply ?

NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
posted by  Denise Bates  on 

The credit language states: particle board, MDF, wheatboard, door cores, and laminating adhesive used for assemblies. We have a reconstituted teak veneer that will go on wood panels and doors.

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Wed Sep 23, 2015, 3:07 pm

Appeal for additional credits after final review.

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Zane Lichtneger  on 

The Standard Preliminary Review is complete and the building has received 57 points. My question is- Can we submit for additional points not included in the initial submission?

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Tue Sep 22, 2015, 5:24 pm

Rounding of Percent Energy Cost Savings for EAc1 Points

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Joseph Chappell  on 

Hi all, We recently received a final design review where our percent energy cost savings have been corrected by the reviewer to show 31.95%.

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Mon Sep 14, 2015, 2:04 pm