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Split System AC in an existing building

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Charles Marshall on Aug 14, 2019, 4:58 pm

We are working on a major renovation project that contains several split system AC units which will be replaced.  The owner doesn't have any record of the refrigerant volume that was charged for...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Apr 29, 2024, 9:49 pm

First public comment draft of LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Energy and Atmosphere

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Energy and Atmosphere Public Comments
posted by Nadav Malin on Apr 2, 2024, 1:52 pm

Share your comments on the first public comment draft of LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Energy and Atmosphere category on this forum. You can either reply to this thread or use the "Post a Question/Comment"...

Last reply: Mark Terpstra, Apr 29, 2024, 9:48 pm

Millwork built offsite and installed as built in cabinetry

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Summer Gorder on Apr 29, 2024, 7:51 pm

I have Millwork that was built offsite and installed as built in cabinetry. I've seen a lot of back and forth on this and I'm wondering if it has ever finalized. It contains Plastic Laminate,...

JUST Certificate- Pilot Credit: Social Equity Within the Project Team

NC-v4 INc1: Innovation
posted by Alison Rosso on Aug 8, 2023, 7:39 pm

of the design team" of this Pilot credit and will submit our JUST label for a LEED v4 ID+C Project. The credit requires the following: 1. Pilot credit registration 2. LEEDuser forum participation 3. Pilot...

Last reply: George Oakley, Apr 29, 2024, 2:35 pm

Integrative Design Process

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments Public Comments
posted by Birgitte Messerschmidt on Apr 29, 2024, 4:30 pm

The integrative design process should also address fire & electrical safety. Codes and standards do address safety but they are based on experience with traditional buildings and hence might...

Climate Resilience Assessment

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Integrative Process, Planning, And Assessments Public Comments
posted by Birgitte Messerschmidt on Apr 29, 2024, 3:45 pm

It's great to see that Wildfire and Smoke are on the list of hazards to be considered. However, it is not clear to me who decides which hazards are the most impactful and on what that assessment...

"Regular Occupants"

NC-v4.1 LTc6: Bicycle facilities
posted by Summer Gorder on Mar 28, 2023, 7:13 pm

What is considerd "Regular Occupants?"

Last reply: Paulina L, Apr 29, 2024, 12:27 pm

Designated Smoking Area at Level 2 Garden

NC-v4.1 EQp2: Environmental tobacco smoke control
posted by Wah Wah on Jan 7, 2022, 3:28 am

Hello all, 

One of our projects has the garden at Level 2. The garden is naturally ventilated and has many greenery. Is it allowed to provide a designated smoking area there? we can make...

Last reply: Brittny Castillo, Apr 29, 2024, 10:15 am

v4.1 Option 2- Life Cycle Impact Reduction Action Plan- Where to find these?

NC-v4.1 MRc2: Environmental Product Declarations
posted by Brian Salazar on Apr 26, 2024, 10:54 am

I have comments returned from the reviewer that the products we are using to clai Option 2 do not have a complete Life Cycle Impact Reduction Action Plan.  The EPDs have been provided under...

Last reply: Denise Bevilaqua, Apr 29, 2024, 9:23 am

Simulating Daylighting Controls

CS-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Paula Hernandez on Apr 29, 2024, 7:39 am

Hello,

We have to simulate “daylighting controls” for a space with skylights and side-lighting.

I am using HAP 5.11 to make the energy simulation, which will need an exceptional...