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LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum
posted by Donald Morrill on Oct 4, 2012, 12:08 am

Dear Tristan,
We are building a three story multi family...

Last reply: Peggy White, Nov 2, 2012, 12:11 pm

Updating the LEEDOnline form after being accepted

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Maya Karkour on Oct 31, 2012, 11:04 am

Dear All,

If the USGBC awards 4 points under EA Credit 1, but then the design team decides to add significant lighting to the project which will increase the Proposed consumption (and...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 2, 2012, 9:33 am

Pedestrian Connectivity

Pilot-Credits PC9: Street Network
posted by Shiva Prakash on Nov 2, 2012, 9:29 am

I agree with comments made regarding the intent of the credit including pedestrian access. It seems to me that this is where the Street Network Pilot Credit can distinguish itself from other...

Cellulose-based paper products

NC-2009 IEQc4.4: Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by Anders Olson on Oct 30, 2012, 9:09 am

The project I am working on has specified a number of products that contain cellulose-based paper, including decorative laminates, signage material and ceiling tiles. Some of them also contain...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Nov 2, 2012, 8:13 am

Does PPR piping need insulation?

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rudolph Carneiro on Nov 1, 2012, 2:42 pm

We have run into a situation with piping material used in a hotwater distribution system. Our client is using Polypropelene piping. (PPR)
The thermal transmitance of this piping is in the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 1, 2012, 5:48 pm

Energy Modeling for DMV Inspection Station

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Maria Fiorelli on Nov 1, 2012, 4:29 pm

We have a project in question that is DMV office and vehicle inspection station. The vehicle inspection lanes side of the building are approximately 50% of the total project square footage. The...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 1, 2012, 5:13 pm

Calculating FTE

Calculating FTEs
posted by Tom Hurst on Oct 26, 2012, 4:41 pm

I've reviewed several reference guides and I've just gotten myself more confused regarding calculating...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Nov 1, 2012, 5:05 pm

LEED Interpretation #10248 Requiring Residential Kitchen Exhaust

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Kimberly Frith on Nov 1, 2012, 4:44 pm

The new...

Calculating cupolas, spires and other unique roof structures

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Keith Amann on Sep 20, 2012, 3:23 pm

I have a 100 year old...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Nov 1, 2012, 3:59 pm

Irrigation during drought conditions

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Lauren Ford on Jul 21, 2011, 10:57 am

Our project has limited turf areas that will require irrigation. We have a small irrigation system supplied by a rainwater cistern sized to provide required volume per LEED requirements. However...

Last reply: Jenny Heim, Nov 1, 2012, 1:32 pm