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ASHRAE 90.1-2007 vs 90.1-2010

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Tapio Peltonen  on 

Has anyone compared ASHRAE 90.1-2007 vs 90.1-2010 to see, if you get the same points in EAc1 or do you get less points?

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Mon Feb 5, 2018, 6:26 pm

minimum parking spaces required by code vs. the 40% reduction from based ratio

NC-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprint
posted by  Penny ROJ  on 

I don't understand when we calculated the minimum parking spaces required by code , for example 50, and the 40% reduction from based ratio is 45, how can we provide the parking spaces less tha

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Mon Oct 1, 2018, 9:06 pm

90 % of windows should be shaded

Homes-v4 EAc6:Building orientation for passive solar
posted by  Filemon Kapuno  on 

Will I get the credit if I use Pella Windows with Built-in Window Blinds? It shades the opening on the summer solstice and can be open on winter solstice.

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Tue Jan 22, 2019, 5:15 am

Accra Certified Contactors

Homes-v4 EAc4:Active Solar-Ready Design
posted by  Filemon Kapuno  on 

The project is situated in southeast asia and there is no Acca certified contractor. Does it mean we will not get the credit? But we have PCab (certification for contractors) will they accept?

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Tue Jan 22, 2019, 1:12 am

Controllability in Gallery/Exhibition spaces

NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lighting
posted by  Elizabeth Powers  on 

Does anyone have experience or insight into achieving this credit in gallery or exhibition spaces?

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Mon Feb 5, 2018, 5:06 am

Option 2 Lighting Quality - Part E

NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lighting
posted by  Jeff Schwane  on 

We are trying to specify ceilings with at least 85% surface reflectance. However, there are areas with metal ceilings that have perforations for acoustical and fire requirements.

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High Performance Specialist
EHDD
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Mon Feb 5, 2018, 4:55 am

Residence Hall 24 hour Use Spaces

NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reduction
posted by  Lisa Ferreira   on 

We have designed a residence hall that has single and double rooms on a double loaded corridor, with shared floor lounges and studies.

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Sr. Electrical Engineer
Integrated Design Solutions
LEEDuser Expert
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Sat Feb 3, 2018, 4:32 pm

Green Power -contract / purchase date

CS-2009 EAc6:Green Power
posted by  C. Anthony Menefee  on 

Is it possible for the owner to sign the 2 year contract and begin energy consumption before the building is completed and occupied?

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Head of Sustainability
Manens S.p.A.
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Fri Feb 2, 2018, 11:07 pm

CIv4 op1:Modeling

CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Juan Carlos Sanabria Fallas  on 

Hi, I have some questions about the modeling system on CI.
1.If I have a curtain wall window on the exterior of my building, I still need to use U-value of the faming system?

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Fri Feb 2, 2018, 10:50 pm

What counts as building FAR?

NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by  Brightworks Sustainability  on 

I know that parking garages don't count, but can use types such as tennis courts and sports fields counts as total building area?

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Thu Feb 8, 2018, 6:19 pm