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Appropriate baseline for a 6-storey commercial building
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted 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.
Group 2 requirements for Gypsum Wall Board
Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materialsposted 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
Linear Metal Ceiling
Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materialsposted 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
Flush out in climate zone 1
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancyposted 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?
Do Adhesives, Sealants, etc. need to be included?
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic on
Do Adhesives, Sealants, Paints and Coatings need to be included in Recycled Content and Regional Materials?
Spray coating asphalt shingles to acheive SRI > 28
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted 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.
Gyms & inclusion in credit requirements - New USGBC guidance
Schools-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted 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.
Building without HVAC Systems Designed
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted 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.
Exterior building lighting power- exceptions
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted 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.
Enclosed space and 62.1 compliance
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Jatuwat Varodompun on
I am confused with the definition of the enclosed space.