For our members, LEEDuser has updated Section 9 of the Building Exterior and...

Tristan,

Well said. What I got out of this is:

1. Not all PVCs are equal. We need to know more about the products we are using.

2. We need to weigh our options. LEED was...

Hi, I am trying to model a dining facility and am finding it difficult to determine the best way to include the energy associated with the kitchen equipment. I have read through the comments and...

Tristan, thank you for rationally analyzing the claims made by the PVC industry, and showing that - surprise, surprise - their statements are loaded with inaccuracy and written to intentionally...

We just registered for this Credit - called EQpc24 - in the USGBC Pilot Credit Library for LEED 2009 . It was impossible logging into the forum from that webpage.
The workaround is to login...

If the LEED CI project is located on the 7th floor of a building, do we still need to provide non-smoking signs on the ground floor?
There is no smoking allowed in the building following...

This particular single family home was designed for adaptability by request of the client. Situated on a single level with an open...

I'm proposing to remove all office trash cans in the hopes to encourage more recycling. The cost and time savings are there, but I'm trying to find other large corporations that have also...

I opted to use the LEEDonline provided VRP Compliance Calculator to show compliance with the IEQ p1. Upon completion of the form it says I am not compliant. I have digitally signed the form,...

I'm glad to know that the USGBC is trying to promote use of non-potable water sources since my clients are usually more willing to invest money in stormwater detention features. However, we...