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Energy Modelling For Standarg G

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Mauricio Ramirez on Mar 1, 2011, 6:08 pm

Hello. i have a doubt about this credit.
We're working on a Children's Museum. One of the first decissions to make it more sustainable is to make all the museum underground, having the...

Last reply: David Hubka, Mar 2, 2011, 2:36 pm

Confused about Exemplary vs. Innovation credits

NC-2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
posted by Susan Robertson on Jan 28, 2010, 12:49 pm

I am confused about this information -- are we able to potentially earn all 26 exemplary points plus a potential for 5 innovation credits? Or if we choose to take some exemplary points, are we...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Mar 2, 2011, 2:22 pm

IEQ Prereq 1- Template/Form Issues

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Nathan Romblad on May 26, 2010, 3:01 pm

The template requires data be entered for both Ez and Ev. From what I read in ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Ez is not related to your Vot if you have a multi-zone system. In additional unless your...

Last reply: Kirk Simoneaux, Mar 2, 2011, 12:52 pm

geographic issues

Pilot-Credits PC9: Street Network
posted by Christina Lynch on Mar 2, 2011, 9:56 am

The project site I am dealing with has a varied topography (outside Pittsburgh, PA), and I believe the geographic limitations of the site and surroundings made it difficult to meet the required...

European Certificates accepted?

NC-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Nicole Isk on Feb 14, 2011, 9:25 am

Tristan Roberts Representative Vermont House of Representatives LEEDuser Expert 11473 thumbs up February 14, 2011- 9:43 am Simone, I think you had similar questions on IEQc4.1 and IEQc4.3. As discussed on those forums, this certifiations would not be accepted right now by USGBC, although that could change in the future.What are your thoughts? Log in or register to post comments Susann Geithner Principal Emerald Built Environments LEEDuser Basic Member 1296 thumbs up February 14, 2011- 11:07 am I agree. You can't used the European certificates, but we have applied for these credits successfully...

Last reply: Reinhard Oppl, Mar 2, 2011, 8:20 am

Capturing heat recapture for absorption dhillers

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Vanessa Seibert on Feb 28, 2011, 12:42 pm

We are working on a college campus that will have a new central plant. We have a onsite micro turbine generators that provide power to the site. The heat from those turbines is used as a heat...

Last reply: David Hubka, Mar 2, 2011, 7:43 am

CHPS Enough to qualify?

Schools-2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by Linda Davisson on Mar 2, 2011, 7:27 am

If a product is listed on the CHPS Low Emitting Materials Table (LEM) does it demonstrate compliance with the CA Department of Health Standard?

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Mar 2, 2011, 7:43 am

Alternative Transportation

EBOM-2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation
posted by gwenedd murray on Mar 1, 2011, 3:26 pm

I think I might know this answer but I need some advice to confirm my hunch....The project I am working on is a 5,000sf university owned educational center located 30 min from an urban area. The...

Last reply: Dan Ackerstein, Mar 2, 2011, 12:51 am

PV & SRECS

Schools-2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
posted by James Geers on Mar 1, 2011, 7:28 pm

Tristan Roberts Representative Vermont House of Representatives LEEDuser Expert 11473 thumbs up March 1, 2011- 9:40 pm Yes, but there is a special clause that you need to buy additonal RECs. This is outlined in the LEED Reference Guide, if you have a copy. If not, we can probably paste it in here, or I think you can find it being discussed in the NC 2009 forum for this credit. Log in or register to post comments ...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 1, 2011, 9:40 pm

'Regularly occupied spaces' in LEED for Retail

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Anders Olson on Feb 14, 2011, 1:37 pm

I am part of a new construction supermarket project that intends to seek certification under the LEED NC for Retail rating system. Under the Retail rating system, projects must meet the daylight...

Last reply: Jill Dalglish, PE, Mar 1, 2011, 11:14 am