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Cooling Towers

CI-v4 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
posted by Laura Charlier on Nov 2, 2017, 1:48 pm

If cooling tower is being replaced as part of project, does that need to be included in calcs?

Habitat for endangered/threatened species

NC-2009 SSc1: Site Selection
posted by Ashley Hu on Nov 3, 2017, 3:06 pm

Hello there,

I have two project sites in question.

1) An very urban site that was previously a parking lot

2) A suburban site that was previously graded (need further...

Rainwater for irrigation and using of potable water in case of extreme drought

CS-v4 WEc1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Frantisek Macholda on Nov 6, 2017, 11:16 am

Hi,

we have a project where the rainwater is captured and used for irrigation. The project team has determined that rainwater harvested from the building´s roof will fully supply all the...

Lease agreements has been signed. Too late for SSc9?

CS-2009 SSc9: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
posted by Ashley Hu on Nov 6, 2017, 6:28 pm

Hello there,

we have a core and shell project that is currently under construction and has several tenant spaces. A few of these spaces already has signed tenants. 

Under the...

Option 1- ASE

NC-v4 EQc7: Daylight
posted by Sarah Leenknegt on Nov 7, 2017, 9:35 am

Dear all

I just wanted to check to be sure. We are assessing a building in Switzerland with electrochromic glazing. According to ID# 100002149, this counts as automated dynamic facade...

The USE of CSI Division

NC-2009 MRc5: Regional Materials
posted by Guillermo Brunzini on Nov 8, 2017, 2:39 pm

For a project outside of the United States, someone could advise me on the pros and cons of using the CSI Division (optional)?

Thank you!!!

New credit at appeal

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by Kavita K on Nov 9, 2017, 3:16 pm

Hi LEEDusers,

Does LEED allow a project team to add new credits as appeal after the final construction review? This is for LEED 2009 NC.

LT c.5 Calculating informal transit trips and weekend trip frequency

CS-v4 LTc5: Access to quality transit
posted by Salam Salman on Nov 10, 2017, 6:10 am

Hello there,

I am assessing this credit for a new office building and I would be most grateful if you could help me clarify the following items:

1- The building will be located on a...

Group Approach- construction contract

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Ricardo Sá on Nov 10, 2017, 7:26 am

Dear All,
Regarding LEEd V4, using the group approach, what real means "group must be under the same construction contract"?
That means that the contractor must be the same?
I'm...

Painting

CS-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Lise Dannesboe on Nov 13, 2017, 2:22 am

Hi - is it possible to paint the pavement to get the wanted...