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LEED- For Better or Worse

General forums
posted by Thomas Lopes on Oct 27, 2012, 6:06 am

I think everyone gets that LEED is driven by incentives – but it’s important to realize that the USGBC and LEED are at the core of a market transformation that has helped establish high...

Last reply: Keith Robertson, Oct 31, 2012, 3:29 pm

very confused with Beta form for MR...

NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by Carrie Laurendine on Oct 8, 2012, 4:07 pm

Im confused on many fronts. 1) taking over LEED documentation for someone who recently left, and I know little about the project - or LEED v3 online. 2) MR form that comes up for MR c 3-7 is a...

Last reply: Caroline O'Leary, Oct 31, 2012, 1:22 pm

Public R.O.W.

Healthcare-v2009 MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary
posted by James Wieben on Oct 31, 2012, 12:28 pm

I am working on a project where the building footprint occupies the entire site. The project is constructing completely new surface amenities inthe right-of-way, including landscaping. If I can...

Last reply: Kimberly Frith, Oct 31, 2012, 12:31 pm

Industrial Maintenance Coating

NC-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Vanessa Toralti on Oct 31, 2012, 11:27 am

Hi! In one of our projects, we must use a high performance polyurethane coating on the floor due to its superior chemical and abrasion resistance. By definition, I would put it as an Industrial...

Last reply: Mara Baum, Oct 31, 2012, 11:59 am

Evidence of VOC content

NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Devani PERERA on Oct 31, 2012, 10:40 am

Is a letter from the manufacturer specifying the...

Last reply: Mara Baum, Oct 31, 2012, 11:54 am

Cushion- Green Label program

CI-2009 IEQc4.3: Low-emitting materials - flooring systems
posted by Esteban Martinez on Oct 23, 2012, 1:12 pm

We are confused about carpet padding requirement. In our case, the project is about to use Milliken carpets that meet...

Last reply: Esteban Martinez, Oct 31, 2012, 10:20 am

LED Screens--In or out of the Baseline

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rob Watson on Oct 24, 2012, 6:30 pm

I'm working on the a project that has LED "media screens" on each of its four facades. Would I include this energy and power load in the baseline as part of "process"--it's for advertising and...

Last reply: Rob Watson, Oct 31, 2012, 9:36 am

ACP also for Commercial Interiors?

General forums
posted by Nicole Isk on Oct 31, 2012, 6:34 am

We have a Commercial Interiors project (office refurbishment) in germany.

Specifically, we wonder if we can apply the ACP for IEQc4.3 flooring systems to a CI project?
Generally,...

Last reply: Sean Fish, Oct 31, 2012, 9:27 am

Green Power Purchase for LEED NC 2009

Pilot-Credits EApc56: Renewable energy - distributed generation
posted by Chris Swale on Oct 30, 2012, 5:11 pm

Aaron Binkley Director, Sustainability Programs Digital Realty LEEDuser Basic Member 3 thumbs up October 30, 2012- 8:56 pm The Green Power purchase requirements are EA Credit 6, so you're best to verify the requirements there. As I recall though, the obligation is for a 2-year contract. (This pilot credit forum for EApc56 is focused on large distributed generation projects, not green power purchase contracts.) Log in or register to post comments ...

Last reply: Aaron Binkley, Oct 30, 2012, 8:56 pm

Clarifying this preReq- small project

EBOM-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Janna Nash on Mar 6, 2011, 5:17 pm

I am working on my first LEED EB project and I am not sure how to meet this pre-requisite. BACKGROUND: My project is a small office building (2000 sq. ft.) located in a 2 story "house" built in...

Last reply: Nelina Loiselle, Oct 30, 2012, 4:36 pm