I am working on a project which is being designed for a south pacific island. The majority of the construction materials do not exist on the island with the exception of rock.

Does FSC organization provide a definition of "product" before? Actually I have two cases for studies.

i am entering data, and have a small room with wide windows that push the number to .26.

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to using a performance period longer than the minimum required? Using the shortest possible period means the fewest numbers to crunch.

Ivan, you can find more information in the LEED BD&C Reference Guide, and on our guidance page for SSc9.

I would like to make sure of one thing.

We are modeling a Core & Shell office building where the HVAC system is in the tenant scope. we are only delivering chilled water and outdoor air to the tenant areas.

I appreciate your interpretations on the ASHRAE 62.1 regarding the requirement for naturally ventilated spaces: 5.1.1 Location and Size of Openings: Naturally ventilated spaces shall be permanentl

In LT Walkable project site, the term "woonerf" is used, but in the Glossary section the definition of this term was apparently erased. Shouldn't it be taken back, to help clarify it?

Has anyone heard of an alternate compliance path where we count the new greenspace we're creating where we're removing hardscape, as a reduction in the heat island effect on the site?