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Baseline system for hybrid service hot water system

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Vernon Smith  on 

Our Proposed project (LEED 2009 NC) has a hybrid service hot water system that uses a water-source heat pump as the primary hot water generator and has a heat exchanger as a backup downstream of t

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Fri Apr 7, 2017, 1:26 pm

Qualifications for ID+C rating system

CI-v4 MPR2:Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
posted by  Mercedes Ferreira  on 

Does the project building need to be a rented space in order for it to fall under the ID+C rating system?

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Mon Apr 10, 2017, 8:14 pm

Engaging the CxA

CI-v4 EAp1:Fundamental commissioning and verification
posted by  Jeni Panars  on 

This pre-requisite requires the CxA be engaged by the design development phase. The client for the project I am working on did not decided to pursue certification until 100% design.

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Fri Apr 14, 2017, 9:04 pm

Existing small HVAC&R units

CI-v4 EAp3:Fundamental refrigerant management
posted by  Mercedes Ferreira  on 

For the Fundamental Refrigerant Management credit under the ID+C rating system, when the requirement says, "Existing small HVAC&R units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pound (225 grams) of

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Mon Aug 28, 2017, 9:31 pm

Baseline Case Selection

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  SAMY Chamy  on 

Dear All:- Our project consist of 4 floors but Air conditioning area is less than 25000 so it is confuse us to select base case system so please help us in selecting base case system Heating sour

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Mon Apr 10, 2017, 1:41 pm

colorants (for polished concrete floor) containing formaldehyde?

NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Debra a. Lombard  on 

we are a GC on a LEED NC v2009 project. we'll be doing both IAQ testing as well as a limited flush out, not nearly the Air exchanges for just doing flush out.

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Sat Aug 26, 2017, 8:58 pm

Indoor plants planted in the ground

NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
posted by  Albert Sagrera  on 

Good afternoon, We are analyzing a building that in addition to having an outside green area and a green roof, will also have plants planted in the ground inside the building, without flowerpots.

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Thu Apr 27, 2017, 5:50 pm

Air Barrier for Existing Building

NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Martin Meehan  on 

Hi all, This query follows on a similar theme to the previous topic. We are working on an existing building that is intending to improve the envelop performance by internally adding insulation to

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Tue Apr 11, 2017, 1:29 pm

General Emissions Evaluation

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Joshua Chia  on 

Hi All! Appreciate if someone can help with the following. The reference guide states that for projects overseas, the products can be tested to either CDPH or AgBB.

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Mon Nov 27, 2017, 3:29 pm

ASHRAE 90.1 Mandatory provision (Labeling)

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Manuel Martin Delgado  on 

Hello, I am working on a project outside US and I am wondering how to approach the mandatory provision below. 6.4.1.5.1 Mechanical Equipment.

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Tue Apr 11, 2017, 1:45 pm