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Linoleum production in USA

CI-2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials
posted by Linda Davisson on Dec 20, 2010, 2:35 pm

I heard a rumor that linoleum may once again be manufactured in the USA. Anyone know a US manufacturer, or why linoleum is not manufactured in the USA?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 28, 2010, 6:06 pm

SSC1 path 9, Innovative waste water technology

CI-2009 SSc1: Site Selection
posted by Jorng-ren Chern on Oct 7, 2010, 5:14 am

I have chosen to use the Option 1 to document the credit, but the SSc1 template seems to be “WRONG” in the following areas:

1. On the template it says: “The baseline for WE Credit 2 is...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 28, 2010, 5:50 pm

required documentation

CS-2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning
posted by Tatjana Ernst on Dec 10, 2010, 4:24 am

we have an CS-Building with an...

Last reply: Chris Ladner, Dec 28, 2010, 5:47 pm

Secure bicycle racks

CS-2009 SSc4.2: Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms
posted by Yelena Gipsov on Dec 20, 2010, 7:06 pm

What should be considered as a secure bicycle racks for Commercial Projects 300,000 s.f. or less (vs. non-secure)?

If provided racks are outside, do they have to be fully covered?
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Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 28, 2010, 5:37 pm

ASHRAE Level II audit-Ok to submit for EAp1?

EBOM-2009 EAp1: Energy efficiency best management practices - planning, documentation and opportunity assessment
posted by Alice Cook on Dec 28, 2010, 5:20 pm

We hired an outside engineer to perform a level II audit. We essentially skipped the level one writeup and just ensured our final report included both level I and II requirements. Is it okay to...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 28, 2010, 5:30 pm

Recycled Definition

General forums
posted by Michael Wolfe on Dec 27, 2010, 6:29 pm

It's a bit more complicated than that. At SCS we combine ISO and FTC definitions. In the example cited, our interpretation would hinge on two factors. 1) is the glass from the original...

"Type" of Commissioning Experience?

NC-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Megan McDonough on Dec 23, 2010, 2:06 pm

Hello -

I am working with a 60,000 sq ft bulk retail project seeking LEED certification. The engineering firm we are working with has a disinterested employee with experience comissioning...

Last reply: David Posada, Dec 23, 2010, 7:44 pm

Steel Recycling Institute's averages for recycled content steel

NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by Linda Davisson on Dec 21, 2010, 1:22 pm

We repeatedly review submittals from steel manufacturer's that claim the...

Last reply: Nadav Malin, Dec 23, 2010, 9:17 am

Retract Design Credits if Needed?

Schools-2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan
posted by Terry Squyres on Dec 21, 2010, 3:36 pm

Is it possible to retract design submission credits if needed at the end of construction?

On a large school project, the owner has recently brought up the possibility of changes to the...

Last reply: Nadav Malin, Dec 23, 2010, 8:50 am

Receiving two innovation points for Pilot Credits 5 & 6

Pilot-Credits PC6: Integrative Project Planning & Design
posted by Adele Houghton on Dec 22, 2010, 5:42 pm

I have been told by LEED Online that you can only attempt one pilot credit per project. It was my understanding that USGBC had changed the rules so that projects could max out their ID c1...

Last reply: Adele Houghton, Dec 22, 2010, 6:09 pm