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Not Eligible for ENERGY STAR rating- Case 2 option 1 calculator
EBOM-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by gwenedd murray on
Our project is below 5,000sf which makes it automatically not eligible for an ENERGY STAR rating. There are two distinct space types, office + K-12 classroom.
Hazardous Waste being recycled
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Paola Figueiredo on
Hello, It is clear that hazardous waste is to be excluded from MR2 calculations "and should be disposed of according to relevant regulations" (LEED NC v3 Reference Guide, p.359). This makes perfe
Adhering a Copper Shielding membrane
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Jonathan Weiss on
I am working on a project where we need to provide RF Shielding and are looking for how to adhere a copper sheet below an epoxy floor. The manufacturer recommends a bonding agent that is "
Bentonite mud/sludge
CS-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Paola Figueiredo on
Hi, Bentonite mud used for filling in the foundation phase is normally sent to special landfills as hazardous waste, thus being excluded from MR2 calculations. However, there is a special treatme
Adding additional Exhaust Fans in proposed model
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Santiago Rodriguez on
Hello, I am wondering if it is allowed to add additional exhaust fans into the proposed model to extract more hot air from the zone and save more energy on cooling. Is this possible?
IEQc4.2 - Location
CI-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Yuthdanai Somjitchob on
I am working on LEED CS for high-rise building. I have questions about the location that needs to apply Low-VOC paints and coatings.
Hi Krista
posted by Emily Catacchio on
Since it is under a separate contract I'm inclined to say no it does not need to be included.
Thermal comfort for non-regularly occupied spaces.
CI-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Designposted by Nancy Henderson on
We have a project with office and warehouse. The warehouse is strictly for storage and is occupied only intermittantly for short periods.
MERV8 = F5 and MERV13 = F7
posted by Jean Marais on
There you have it folks. It's official.
ACP for IEQ Credit 7.1:using EN 15251 + + ISO 7730 thermal comf
posted by Jean Marais on
EN 15251 + ISO 7730, combination is almost identical to ASHRAE 55...doesn't make this credit any easier.