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Status of covered outside space and Energy Modeling

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posted by Amanda Johnson on Sep 15, 2014, 12:26 pm

Hello,
We are working on a mixed use project with a glass-covered outdoors space that fills the void between 3 different buildings (hotels, conference and restaurant). The space will be...

Last reply: Amanda Johnson, Sep 18, 2014, 11:31 am

Seeking feedback for denied credit

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posted by Brian Harris on Sep 16, 2014, 1:21 pm

Please see below for comments from USGBC relative to our design submittal for Portland Fire & Rescue Station 21 (1000020729).

We've sent inquires to USGBC several times with no...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Sep 17, 2014, 9:59 am

Solar Water Heater Savings Calculation

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posted by Jimmy Sparkman on Sep 8, 2014, 4:43 pm

I need to document, through LEED NC 2009, my energy savings through the use of a solar water heater. I'm not certain if there is a savings estimating spreadsheet out there for use or not. If so...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Sep 9, 2014, 11:21 am

Ashrae 90.1.2010, HVAC Table 6.8.1.C Water Chiling Packages Eff.

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posted by ABHIJIT PISAL on Aug 31, 2014, 10:35 am

In the table there is a mention of Path-A and Path-B.
Pl. help as to how to interpret Path-A and Path-B.

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Sep 2, 2014, 8:53 am

Exterior lighting artwork- Process Load

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posted by Victoria Watson on Aug 28, 2014, 11:34 am

Hi,
I am working on a project where they are proposing a lighting installation forming a piece of artwork. They are asking whether it can be excluded from the LEED calcs.

My...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 28, 2014, 11:59 am

Rotating Lab Equipment and How to Include It?

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posted by Brett Beckemeyer on Aug 21, 2014, 9:36 am

I am currently working on a lab facility which has five labs of varying types. Our original intent was to create our energy model only using the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 21, 2014, 10:24 am

LPD Method for the Baseline Energy Model.

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posted by Khaled Fouda on Jul 30, 2014, 2:53 pm

Do I have to chose one categorization procedure (Building Area or Space by Space Method) to determine the lighting power...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 30, 2014, 3:12 pm

Alternative Compliance Path: CS 2009 EAp2/EAc1

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posted by Jek Villarba on Jul 30, 2014, 6:20 am

I'm currently working on a Core and Shell project. According LEED, we can use the Alt Compliance Path for Core and Shell that revises the Points Thresholds based on Owner-Influenced Energy...

Last reply: Jek Villarba, Jul 30, 2014, 1:41 pm

Ceiling Tiles

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posted by Christina Contreras on Jul 17, 2014, 12:03 pm

We are currently building a school and one of our subcontractors asked if ceiling tiles count towards Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1? I read through the forum for this credit but could not...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 17, 2014, 3:32 pm

Solar Water Heating Modeling with Backup

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posted by Ralph Bicknese on Jul 15, 2014, 11:40 am

We have solar thermal system to provide heated water for a swimming pool, sinks and showers. The system has an electric water heater backup system. 1. Should the base system be modeled based on...

Last reply: Ralph Bicknese, Jul 15, 2014, 12:45 pm