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CS projects should have 75% of GFA to earn this credit?

EBOM-2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction
posted by Bazeeth Ahamed Khader Mohamed Ali on Feb 2, 2011, 12:37 am

75% of "leasable area" makes more sense here.
How do we communicate our suggestions to USGBC. Kindly let me know if there is a way.

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 8, 2011, 12:03 am

Restroom ventilation

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Alexia Anastassiadis on Feb 1, 2011, 10:21 pm

We are working on a major renovation project and the restrooms have natural ventilation. Do we have to provide additional mechanical exhaust to comply with ASHRAE? Will having natural ventilation...

Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 24, 2011, 4:04 pm

walk-off mats

CS-2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by Christine Teichert on Feb 1, 2011, 6:58 pm

We are about to submit for our desgin review and are wondering if exits used soley for egress and accesibility only can be exempt from the need for a walk-off mat. We are showing walk-off mats...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Jul 17, 2013, 11:08 am

IEQ 8.1 Daylighting calculations for evening use spaces.

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Eri Spaulding on Feb 1, 2011, 5:19 pm

Hello,
I am seeking feedback for Office space which occurs in a volunteer Fire Station. The Office space will primarily be used after 5pm.
1. Would this room be included in the...

Last reply: Jill Dalglish, PE, Feb 8, 2011, 5:33 pm

High-rise towers

Pilot-Credits PC23: Quality Views
posted by Elena Verani on Feb 1, 2011, 11:33 am

Would a high-rise tower be compliant with credits requirements? From the upper floors one would only see the sky outside...

Last reply: Christina Macken, Feb 1, 2011, 1:22 pm

EQ6.2 Return air flow

LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum
posted by mike diess on Feb 1, 2011, 11:25 am

EQ6.2 a) states:"Size the opening to 1 sq inch per cfm of supply air (this area may include free area undercut below door)." When using a grille are they specifying gross or net area? Our firm...

Last reply: Rob Moody, Mar 24, 2011, 8:02 pm

Focus of Webinar

General forums
posted by Mayra Portalatin on Feb 1, 2011, 10:32 am

Tristan, do you know if this is going to be focused more on new construction, or will they discuss pitfalls in the Existing Building Arena as well?

Last reply: Julia Feder, Feb 1, 2011, 10:57 am

LEED Automation

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Feb 1, 2011, 10:28 am

Adrianna, it sounds like one more article isn't what you're looking for, but here is a good one, in case it's helpful:
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Last reply: Adrianna Schneider, Feb 1, 2011, 10:47 am

Distance between buildling entrance and bicycle storage

CS-2009 SSc4.2: Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms
posted by William Wong on Feb 1, 2011, 9:10 am

I read from Reference Guide that there is distance requirements (200 yards from building entrance) for location selection of bicycle storage for case 1 (commerical or institutional project 300,...

Last reply: David Posada, Feb 1, 2011, 12:09 pm

Baseline Fan Power: PFP and AHU Pressure Rises

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rodrigo Perez on Jan 31, 2011, 4:55 pm

We’re working on a 20 stories building that is seeking LEED NC v3 certification. This building considers ASHRAE’s #8 HVAC baseline system:...

Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 11, 2011, 5:42 pm