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Vestibule vs. Air Curtain
posted by Ralf Lehmann on
The requirements of 5.4.3.4 (ASHRAE 90.1-2007) are very strict. My team is trying to certify a shopping mall with many shops opening directly to the outside.
European Certificates accepted?
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Nicole Isk on
Adhesives and sealants must meet the VOC limits defined by the SCAQMD Rule 1168 respectively the Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS 36.
"Reasonable Site Boundary"
EBOM-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Reduction—Nonroofposted by Jason Smith on
The MPR's state that "The LEED project boundary may not include land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED project unless that land is associated with and supports normal bui
'Office and administrative spaces' in LEED for Retail
NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by Anders Olson on
I am part of a new construction supermarket project that intends to seek certification under the LEED NC for Retail rating system.
Overlit spaces, IEQc8.1
NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by Sarah Corbitt on
Hi, I've got a 9,400 SF building which serves as the offices for the athletic faculty at a small public university.
Pilot Credits in LEED 2009 for Healthcare
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Amy Balderrama on
There is some confusion around earning Innovation Points in LEED for Healthcare with pilot credits.
Retrocommissioning - Systems Requirements
EBOM-2009 EAc2.1:Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysisposted by Nate Eppley on
I am working on a cultural center performance space in San Diego with very few HVAC system components.
A building within college campus with shared parking
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Eri Spaulding on
My project is located within a college campus. The building does not have its own parking within the LEED boundary. However, there is a campus parking lot adjacent to the builidng.
Innovation in Design: Design or Construction?
NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Designposted by Lew Bonadies on
We are considering three Innovation in Design credits for a supermarket in LEED 2009 for Retail: a Food Donation program to reduce solid waste; an in-store and online Education program; and a Green
Case 2 of SSc5.2
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Mike Phelps on
The language for this case specifies open vegetated space "adjacent" to the building. Does adjacent mean next to the building or can it be vegetated open space near to the building as well?