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LED Lamps in Luminaires Designed for Other Lamps

CI-2009 EAc1.1: Optimize energy performance - lighting power
posted by Elizabeth Eason on Aug 14, 2012, 3:53 pm

We have a project with 2 different pendant fixtures that the Owner really wants to use - but they are designed for MR-16 and incandescent lamps.

It appears that, according to ASHRAE 90.1-...

Last reply: Bill Swanson, Nov 9, 2012, 4:45 pm

Accessibility for Seniors

Pilot-Credits PC34: Design for Adaptability
posted by Lance Hillegas on Nov 9, 2012, 4:09 pm

Our project is an age and income restricted apartment building for low income seniors. The Pennsylvania state program under which we designed the project already mandated adaptability for...

UnmetLoadHours- Do we have clarity yet?

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Jean Marais on Nov 7, 2012, 7:22 am

The definition of Unmet Load Hours has been vague for quite some time. ASHRAE 90.1 2010 was supposed to address this issue. Do we have some resolution about this yet? For example:
1) Do we...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 9, 2012, 3:17 pm

LEED Excel spreadsheet protected?

Schools-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Sara Goenner Curlee on Nov 9, 2012, 12:19 am

I'm trying to update the LEED daylight spreadsheet but it seems to be protected. I'm resubmitting after design review comments and I only want to make chnages to what I already submitted, not...

Last reply: Eddy Santosa, Nov 9, 2012, 12:02 pm

EQUIPMENT CAPACITY OVERSIZING

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by PAWAN DAHIWAL on Nov 9, 2012, 1:48 am

I AM BEGINEER IN THIS FIELD. I HAVE A LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT EQUIPMENT CAPACITY OVERSIZING.
I JUST WANT TO KNOW THAT, IN WHICH PART OF THE HVAC SYSTEM (IN BASELINE CASE) EQUIPMENT CAPACITY...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 9, 2012, 10:22 am

building dashboard

Schools-2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
posted by Eri Spaulding on Nov 8, 2012, 2:17 pm

We are installing a building dashboard at the School's main entrance Lobby which will display energy consumption in real-time and compare with a baseline. This information will be accessible to...

Last reply: Eri Spaulding, Nov 9, 2012, 10:21 am

Alternative Compliance- LEED Reviewer Response

Schools-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by Alison Y Rivenburgh on Jan 20, 2011, 3:45 pm

For the first time ever we have gotten the review comment that if even just one product follows alternative compliance, then all the products must be submitted as alternative compliance...which...

Last reply: Kimberly Cullinane, Nov 9, 2012, 9:57 am

100% open space regulation

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Simon Chantal on Nov 8, 2012, 4:46 pm

What happens when the local code states that 100% of undevelopped space must be covered with grass or plants? Does it mean that I cannot achieve this credit since I can't exceed local zoning...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Nov 9, 2012, 8:29 am

IEQp1- A3 Table Mechanical Ventilation 100%OA

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Todor Boyadzhiev on Aug 4, 2012, 7:56 am

Hello All,

I have noticed the following while filling in this table:

There is NO fieled where one can fill in the Project Design Outdoor Airflow for EACH SEPARATE ROOM. At the...

Last reply: susan eguia, Nov 8, 2012, 8:01 pm

EAc5 Exemplary Performance

NC-2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification
posted by Jodie Clarke on Nov 8, 2012, 5:20 pm

The guidance for exemplary performance specifies the NC, CS and Schools rating systems. I would like to get credit for following Option 2 and 3 for Healthcare. Does anyone know if...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 8, 2012, 5:46 pm