Log in
Forum
Topic

Purchase green power contract for core and shell

CS-v4 EAc7: Green power and carbon offsets
posted by Vincenzo Giacalone Biondo on Oct 26, 2021, 6:04 am

Hello everyone,
I have a dilemma regarding a core and shell v4 project whose only energy source is electricity: the manual says that it is possible to calculate core energy consumption...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 26, 2021, 2:36 pm

Existing Irrigated Turf Area

NC-v4 WEp1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Michelle Rosenberger on Jul 17, 2017, 1:33 pm

Our project will add a building to a large existing master planned area. Our scope of work will add new drought tolerant plantings and irrigation to our small part of the bigger site, but there...

Last reply: emily reese moody, Oct 26, 2021, 2:18 pm

Daylight controls in multifamily mid-rise residential buildings

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Gaston Michaud on Oct 26, 2021, 12:54 pm

Hi,

By following the Multifamily Energy Model Simulation Guidelines, lighting in dwelling unit spaces shall be modeled as lit for 2-3 hours per day; so, we distributed these hours ...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 26, 2021, 2:00 pm

Baseline lighting and lighting controls

NC-v4.1 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Samer Hassanie on Oct 26, 2021, 3:57 am

Hi,

I have two questions:

  1. According to ASHRAE std. 90.1 2016 Table G3.1.6 Lighting, "Interior lighting power in the baseline building design shall be determined using the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 26, 2021, 12:55 pm

Weekend trip counts for Office Location

CS-v4 LTc5: Access to quality transit
posted by Andy Rhoades on Oct 14, 2021, 3:57 pm

Hi there,

The project I am working on is a commercial office space located in Sunnyvale, CA. Being located in the Bay Area, BART and VTA service more than exceed the maximum number of...

Last reply: Bipin Karki, Oct 26, 2021, 8:06 am

Is the v1 version of the WELL rating system still available for new project registration?

WELL v1 Building Standard Tip Sheet
posted by Bipin Karki on Oct 25, 2021, 4:02 pm

Hello All, 

I was trying to register a WELL v1 project but wellcertified website "Start your project" shows only option for v2 projects. Is the v1 version of the WELL rating system no...

Last reply: Aleksandra Prawda, Oct 26, 2021, 3:41 am

Path 1. Divert 50% and Two Material Streams (1 point)

NC-v4 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Ayman Khulief on Apr 29, 2021, 4:40 am

Hello!

I represent a Solid Waste Management company often subcontracted to divert wastes from LEED projects. I have a silly question regarding Option 1. Diversion (1–2 points)...

Last reply: Susan Di Giulio, Oct 25, 2021, 2:04 pm

Free fresh air provided to small rooms

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Dina El-Sady on Oct 24, 2021, 7:49 am

I am working on a project with many small buildings connected to each other , some of the very small rooms may be designed with free fresh air entering through fresh air grilles not fans , is...

Last reply: Iqbal Khalilullah, Oct 25, 2021, 10:08 am

Documentation requirements?

NC-v4.1 EQc6: Interior lighting
posted by Glenn Heinmiller on Oct 19, 2021, 1:02 pm

Has USGBC provided any documentation guidance for this credit? I recall seeing something buried somewhere on the USGBC website, but I can't find it now

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Oct 25, 2021, 5:33 am

Confusing about how to determine the Vps in VRP calculation

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by James Cai on Oct 24, 2021, 11:59 pm

Dear all,

We have been told by LEED coach that under cooling condition, the VRP calculation should use minimum Vpz for zone, and use the design maximum Vps for system, but if all VAVbox's...