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Appropriate baseline for a 6-storey commercial building

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Katherine Ann Resurreccion  on 

Hello! We have a project with a 36,000 sq ft GFA and will use HVAC Variable Refrigerant Flow System. For the energy simulation we used equest software.

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Wed Oct 9, 2013, 1:36 am

Group 2 requirements for Gypsum Wall Board

Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materials
posted by  Catherine Blakemore  on 

Does Gypsum Wall Board comply with the testing and product requirements of California Department of Public Health Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissi

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Tue Oct 8, 2013, 10:52 pm

Linear Metal Ceiling

Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materials
posted by  Catherine Blakemore  on 

Does a linear metal ceiling product have to comply with the testing and product requirements of California Department of Public Health Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Org

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Tue Oct 8, 2013, 9:49 pm

Flush out in climate zone 1

NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted by  Adi Negara, LEED AP BD+C  on 

Hi, does anyone here have ever implement flush out in a tropical climate area (climate zone 1 --> high temperature and humidity) and succeed obtaining this credit point?

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Tue Oct 8, 2013, 6:16 am

Do Adhesives, Sealants, etc. need to be included?

CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic  on 

Do Adhesives, Sealants, Paints and Coatings need to be included in Recycled Content and Regional Materials?

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 9:11 pm

Spray coating asphalt shingles to acheive SRI > 28

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Tim Casper  on 

We have a steep-sloped roof and cannot use a metal roofing material because of budget restrictions - so we are going to use asphalt shingles.

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 8:15 pm

Gyms & inclusion in credit requirements - New USGBC guidance

Schools-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Elizabeth Thompson  on 

Does your project have a gymnasium that is used only for athletic, auditorium or stage uses? If so, your project may be able to exclude the gym from the credit requirements for IEQc8.1.

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 7:09 pm

Building without HVAC Systems Designed

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Tony Schafer  on 

I got comments back on the energy model for a building that has no HVAC systems designed at the time of completion of the C&S. One comment was that the cooling energy savings seemed too high.

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 6:37 pm

Exterior building lighting power- exceptions

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Rosana Correa  on 

Hi, I am simulating a petrol station where the advertising has built-in lighting that works at night. We assumed that this is 9.4.5 exception B.

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 1:43 pm

Enclosed space and 62.1 compliance

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Jatuwat Varodompun  on 

I am confused with the definition of the enclosed space.

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Mon Oct 7, 2013, 1:42 pm