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Healthcare-v2009 MRc4.2: PBT source reduction - lead, cadmium and copper
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 11, 2012, 2:41 pm

Q:    In regards to the following statement, as part of the MRc4.2 requirements:
    "Specify and use electrical wire and cable with lead content <300ppm" (pg. 189)
    1. Can...

Projects boundaries in campus and LED site lights with OC sensor

General forums
posted by Saju Varghese on Dec 11, 2012, 3:10 pm

We are currently having a campus containing 11 buildings/structures out of which, 6 are going to be LEED certified. All the site lighting contains LED lights and Occupancy Sensors which should...

Pilot Credit 45- LEED for Retail

Pilot-Credits SSpc45: Site assessment
posted by Serena Wray on Dec 13, 2012, 1:35 pm

The overall intent of the pilot credit is a good one - it requires a thorough analysis of several site considerations, including some that are not included in traditional site design. The intent...

LEED EB Recertification- Where's the Value?

General forums
posted by K W on Dec 13, 2012, 4:07 pm

What are the benefits/value of recertifying under the LEED EB program?

We've been reviewing the recently released USGBC guide for LEED EB recertification, and it appears to be more...

Patriotism meets Efficiency

General forums
posted by Matthew Macko on Dec 13, 2012, 7:55 pm

Never has efficiency, effectiveness and intelligence been questioned as much as it has in the worldwide pursuit of higher performing buildings. Buildings were killing us in the 80’s and for...

Requirements of this madatory credit for India based projects

NC-2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by Kevin Sullivan on Dec 18, 2012, 2:30 am

I would like to understand how to approach this prerequisite for projects in India and other similar countries where EPA guidelines will not be applicable. Will USGBC accept the local norms and...

EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention- Airborne Releases

Pilot-Credits PC27: Reconcile Designed and Actual Energy Performance
posted by Andrew Gil on Feb 8, 2013, 3:01 pm

The Online form asks "Does the project have an engine(s) that is 1,000 bhp or greater?" and includes check boxes for both "yes" and "no" responses: Is this credit more like WEc1 wherein you get...

Space by Space method

Retail-CI-v2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Tejaswi Damaraju on Feb 12, 2013, 1:29 am

Hello, I am working for a Retail-commercial interiors project with less than 5000 Sq feet of space. In order that the project verifies the performance requirements of Section 9 of ASHRAE 90.1-...

Option 2: Scope and EAp2

CI-2009 EAc1.3: Optimize energy performance - HVAC
posted by Marco Abdallah on Feb 15, 2013, 9:20 am

1) Is it possible to pursue option 2 even if all the central HVAC systems are not part of the tenant scope of work?
2) Is it possible to use the simulation (option 2) according Ashrae...

Rainwater Harvesting Calculator

NC-2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies
posted by Erin Holdenried on Feb 18, 2013, 5:32 pm

Does anybody know of a good...