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Weighted average for new construction + major renovation?

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Bethany Beers on May 25, 2011, 11:45 am

We are performing a review of an energy model for a project that is a major remodel of an existing space with addition of new square footage. The modeler is proposing a weighted average of the...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, May 31, 2011, 10:05 am

ASHRAE mandatory provisions for existing building

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Wei Jiang on May 31, 2011, 9:43 am

Our project is a major renovation project. Do the ASHRAE mandatory provisions apply to existing systems/components that are not altered? From ASHRAE 90.1-2007, the scopes for several section (...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, May 31, 2011, 10:00 am

Mechanical Equipment- Alternative compliance path

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on May 9, 2011, 12:00 pm

We are currently working on a project wich the HVAC system selected was the split highwall, and there are 3 evaporation machines inside each classroom. The measurement taken inside the classroom...

Last reply: Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira, May 30, 2011, 10:16 am

Design Submittal- To do or not to do?

General forums
posted by Shannon Deeb on Apr 30, 2011, 12:19 pm

that are found in the BD&C Reference Guide Appendix 1. For energy modeling of those spaces see Appendix 2, and also the NC and CS 2009 EAp2 forums- there are some related comments there. Log in or register...

Last reply: Shannon Deeb, May 30, 2011, 10:02 am

When to submit documentation

NC-2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional
posted by javier bolanos zeledon on Feb 15, 2011, 8:10 pm

I didn't know where to put this question. I would like to know when is the deadline for submitting documentation. I'm participating in a small office building job that will take just 4 months for...

Last reply: javier bolanos zeledon, May 28, 2011, 8:23 pm

LEED Certifying a Building with an EnergyStar label

EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by Dawn Brenner on Apr 7, 2011, 12:27 pm

The downton high-rise I am attempting LEED certification has an EnergyStar label that just expired on Mar 31, 2011. They would like EnergyStar recertification as soon as possible and attempt...

Last reply: Michael Opitz, May 27, 2011, 5:52 pm

Warehouse Classification Question

EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by Maria Unruh on Apr 13, 2011, 3:13 pm

I am working on a pharmaceutical storage warehouse that maintains over 300,000 SF of warehouse space at 72 degF year round due to gov't regulations. We thought this was a specialized case and...

Last reply: Michael Opitz, May 27, 2011, 5:35 pm

Re: Documentation Time for Credits

General forums
posted by David Posada on May 27, 2011, 5:30 pm

I've not seen a breakdown by credit, as it can vary widely by the strategy pursued and experience of the team, but there's a related discussion of this question over at
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Number of facilities for transportation center

CS-2009 SSc4.2: Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms
posted by Robert Phinney on May 27, 2011, 9:12 am

We are renovating (to LEED CS V3) a train/bus station and cannot determine how to equate the number of bike racks for the project. It would appear that the shower/changing room numbers are to be...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 27, 2011, 3:59 pm

No Fixtures Installed in Core & Shell Scope

CS-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Lauren Ulmer on May 20, 2011, 11:09 am

From what I have read on this website, my understanding is that if we are not installing any plumbing fixtures as part of the Core & Shell work, then we must make the water reduction a...

Last reply: Curt Pascoe, May 27, 2011, 2:53 pm