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Option 3 Guidance Now Available!

NC-v4 MRc4: Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredients
posted by Paula Melton on Nov 14, 2015, 3:52 pm

The actual points won't be achievable for a few months, but USGBC has released implmentation guidance. Please see the details here:
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SSc3 and MRc2

Schools-2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
posted by Robert Fiala on Nov 17, 2015, 7:01 am

We have a school project registered under LEED for Schools 2009. The project involves the demolition and asbestos abatement of the existing school building then the construction of a new school...

Circulation space around the building core

CS-v4 EQc4: Daylight
posted by Julien Richard on Nov 25, 2015, 4:52 am

For Core&Shell projects, the reference guide specifies : “Assume that the entire floor plate, except for the core, will be regularly occupied space “.
However, for high-rise office...

LEED Online Form Help for Process Water

Retail-CI-v2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Sara Zoumbaris on Nov 25, 2015, 4:32 pm

Hello, I have a project with three pieces of process water equipment and I have a few questions about the form.

1. Does the "cycles/ day" column represent an estimated cycles per day this...

The three dimensional orientation of the luminaire

Pilot-Credits SSpc7: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Aly Rawji on Nov 29, 2015, 2:06 am

Can you please provide a sample for this, what is required for "The three dimensional orientation of the luminaire (plan/ elevation)"? Does this mean I need to provide the site lighting layout in...

Tenant Neutral Option

CS-2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies
posted by Miriam Ramirez Baumgarten on Dec 9, 2015, 10:12 am

Hi,

Our project is following the Tenant Neutral option for WEp1c3 because even though the developer is providing all plumbing fixtures, preparations are available in case the upper floors...

Duct Seal level

NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Sarfaraj Khan on Dec 10, 2015, 10:48 am

Minimum duct seal level must comply with table 6.4.4.2A- Ashrae 90, i have this in my specification for duct and i think it apply only to G.I Duct, Not to pre insulated duct, please anyone can...

LCA Part B – Use stage of 60 years

NC-v4 MRc1: Building life-cycle impact reduction
posted by Petr Vogel on Dec 11, 2015, 10:10 am

Since B stage is compulsory to be included I would like to ask similarly how deep should we dig in. Having in mind the following:
B1-B3 – Bearing in mind all MEP is out of the assessment....

LCA Part C – End of Life

NC-v4 MRc1: Building life-cycle impact reduction
posted by Petr Vogel on Dec 11, 2015, 10:09 am

The credit says cradle to grave so it is obvious that this part has to be included. Is there any guidance how should it be included? Having in mind two methods:

The most simple method:...

Line of sight at intersections

Pilot-Credits PC14: Walkable Streets
posted by Katie Peterschmidt on Dec 11, 2015, 2:51 pm

Hello - has anyone had an issue with Requirement #9: where should the 50' tree spacing start from a busy intersection? We have an urban building with 3 facades, and the required vehicular line...