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LEED Site Boundary
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Scott Preston on
We have a residential high-rise project in a dense urban environment. It shares a zero lot line with an adjacent parking structure.
Exclusion of Athletic Fields in WEc1 & its Impact on SS credits
Schools-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Erik Ruoff on
p184 of BD&C Reference Guide (from LI 10217) states, "For school projects, including playgrounds and athletic fields in this credit is optional.
Single parking space for the project.
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by kelly ryan on
For our current project we are allocating One parking space for the project. This space will be indicated as an accessible space.
Landfill remediation
NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Michael Archer on
Under what circumstances does a commercial project need to be remediated to meet residential (unrestricted) use?
Sealants and Adhesives applied offsite
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
I will ask my question with a couple of examples: adhesives and stains applied offsite to wood doors and wood windows have to comply with the credit? or only if they are applied onsite?
EA P2 data requirement
EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performanceposted by ravi singh on
Can anyone help me regarding the EA C1 performance period. My project is already certified under LEED NC now going for EBOM , then what will be my performance period for EA C1.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
posted by Rudy De La O on
Hi Tristan, Above you mention "The credit for electric vehicle charging stations and preferred parking has been reinstated in this draft, with minor adjustments".
fifth public comment period is open
posted by Tristan Roberts on
USGBC has taken your comments and opened the fifth public comment period with the new draft of LEED v4 (note the name change from LEED 2012).
basecourse ,bedding sand and subbase materials
NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Benjie Herrera on
Are these materials-basecourse,bedding sand and subbase materials have recycled content? Can they also be qualified for Regional materials?
re-upholstering of furniture
posted by SIG - Sustainability Main Account on
how do you quantify re-upholstering of furniture? if the base of the chair is re-used, and new fabric is installed. my best guess is to classify the item as 50% salvaged?