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Baseline HVAC System for laboratory

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Yu Wang  on 

I am not clear about explanation from ASHRAE 90.1-2007 User’s Manual: 1. For laboratory spaces with a min.

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Thu Jul 19, 2012, 7:52 am

No pesticides used during performance period

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.6:Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management
posted by  Matthew Macko  on 

We are currently working on a project that used no pesticides during the performance period.

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Wed Jun 20, 2012, 6:05 pm

Path 6: Liscenced Professional Exemptions

CI-2009 SSc1:Site Selection
posted by  Kara Hermann  on 

For path 6, Light pollution reduction, there used to be a "Streamlined Path (LPE)" - but I cannot find this option on the form. Does anyone know if this got taken away as an option?

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Thu Jul 5, 2012, 3:24 pm

PARKING BUILDING

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  LEED Pro Consultant  on 

Hello, I'm working on a project where 90% of the building (3 storeys high, 529 parking spaces) is a parking lot that covers the needs of different buildings next to it and 10% is a community centr

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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 2:42 pm

Constructions surrounding new data center in existing building

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Ross Farris  on 

I am working on a project that consists of an existing building which will be retrofitted and modeled as a major renovation under LEED BD+C.

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Tue Jul 10, 2012, 8:52 pm

Evaporative cooler

EBOM-2009 IEQc1.4:IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
posted by  Lourdes Salinas  on 

As we all know LEED requires MERV 13 filters for all outdoor air intakes. We are currently working on a manufacturing plant in a desert region that mostly operates with evaporative coolers.

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Fri Nov 23, 2012, 8:26 pm

Exemplary Performance - EITHER 2.1 or 2.2?

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Chris Miller  on 

Just to confirm my understanding - Is it correct that an exemplary performance point can be met by meeting the 80% threshold for EITHER electric-powered equipment (MRc2.1) OR furniture (MRc2.2)?

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Thu Jun 21, 2012, 2:58 pm

replacing gas-powered landscaping equipment

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Chris Miller  on 

Does anyone have any experience counting landscaping equipment that "replaces conventional gas-powered equipment"? The footnote on p. 259 of the Ref.

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Thu Jun 21, 2012, 3:14 pm

CxA and AP are employees of the owner

EBOM-2009 SSc4:Alternative Commuting Transportation
posted by  Chris Miller  on 

Any guidance on how to appropriately certify your own firm's building?

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Thu Jun 21, 2012, 9:42 pm

change in occupancy during performance period

EBOM-2009 WEc2:Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by  Chris Miller  on 

How would you recommend handling changes to the number of FTE's during the performance period? Should I use a similar approach to what Portfolio Manager does with occupancy changes?

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Fri Jun 29, 2012, 5:23 am