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expected volume NC-2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables posted by Richardson Jean-Baptiste* on Jul 5, 2017, 11:37 am* United States Hello all How would one know the expected volume for a building, as well as the frequency of collection for a new project? Can one reference a similar building (similar in s.f. and type... Last reply: Hana Altabbaa, Jun 28, 2018, 9:01 am	5	Hana Altabbaa LEEDuser Basic Member Thu Jun 28, 2018, 9:01 am
occupancy sensor in big offices NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance posted by Francesco Passerini* on Jul 20, 2017, 5:44 am* I read in paragraph 9.4.1.2 b. that "an occupant sensor or a timer switch shall be installed (...) in: (...) 6. office spaces up to 76.2m2". Does it mean that for bigger offices (i.e. 100m2... Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 20, 2017, 12:08 pm	5	Marcus Sheffer LEEDuser Expert LEED Fellow 7group / Energy Opportunities Thu Jul 20, 2017, 12:08 pm
WaterSense Labelling Alternatives CI-v4 WEp1: Indoor water use reduction posted by Oliver Bate* on Aug 2, 2017, 10:49 am* France Hi! Toilet (Water Closet); Urinals; Private Lavatory Facuet; and Showerheads all need to be WaterSense Labelled. However- what are the equivalent labels? as per "or a local... Last reply: emily reese moody, Jul 19, 2018, 10:38 pm	5	emily reese moody LEEDuser Expert Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance Jacobs Thu Jul 19, 2018, 10:38 pm
Using Credits from Rating System Other than LEED as ID Credits NC-v4 INc1: Innovation posted by Kathleen Gaffney* on Aug 3, 2017, 4:27 pm* United States I tried to find whether or not this question had been asked on the LEED v3 or LEED v4 comment thread but nothing seemed to rise to the surface. The question: Can you take a credit from... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 12, 2020, 10:01 am	5	Tristan Roberts LEEDuser Expert Representative Vermont House of Representatives Tue May 12, 2020, 10:01 am
District Energy Systems NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance posted by Bob Crowell* on Aug 10, 2017, 2:08 pm* United States Marcus or anyone who knows the answer, I have a squash facility that is being added on to an existing building. The LEED Boundary does not include the plant. 1) The existing... Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Aug 10, 2017, 5:42 pm	5	Marcus Sheffer LEEDuser Expert LEED Fellow 7group / Energy Opportunities Thu Aug 10, 2017, 5:42 pm
Occupant comfort survey CI-v4 INc1: Innovation posted by Michael Smithing* on Sep 13, 2017, 7:27 am* This credit in the innovation catalogue appears to be substantially similar to the CI credit (IEQc7.2) in the v3 rating system. However, the credit language provided is not for "Establishment" (... Last reply: emily reese moody, Mar 22, 2021, 1:37 pm	5	emily reese moody LEEDuser Expert Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance Jacobs Mon Mar 22, 2021, 1:37 pm
Bicycle racks distance when in garage CS-v4 LTc6: Bicycle facilities posted by David Lazaro* on Sep 15, 2017, 7:58 am* When requiring bicyle racks are 30 metres from any functional entry to the building, what is the ruling regarding basements? In LEED v2009, a bicycle rack placed in the garage in a basement... Last reply: Dave Hubka, Dec 10, 2018, 9:33 am	5	Dave Hubka LEEDuser Expert Practice Leader - Sustainability EUA Mon Dec 10, 2018, 9:33 am
trees shading calculation NC-v4 SSc5: Heat Island Reduction posted by Loic Angot* on Sep 15, 2017, 2:53 pm* Project Location : Canada, Ontario Hi, A question about shading calculation for heat island credit, non-roof measures. In the LEED reference Guide (V4), the example... Last reply: Deborah Lucking, Jul 20, 2021, 5:18 pm	5	Deborah Lucking LEEDuser Expert Director of Sustainability Fentress Architects Tue Jul 20, 2021, 5:18 pm
Wet-applied Lubricants NC-v4 EQc2: Low-emitting materials posted by Megan White* on Sep 18, 2017, 8:11 pm* United States Our project is looking at the "Never-Seez NS-160 Regular Grade Compounds" which is wet-applied onsite within the weatherproofing membrane. Past posts from from v2009 show that "Lubricants" do... Last reply: Ilia Khouri, May 17, 2022, 4:25 pm	5	Ilia Khouri LEEDuser Basic Member Tue May 17, 2022, 4:25 pm
LEED BD+C: Retail or LEED ID+C: Retail? LEED Rating System Selection posted by Borja Sánchez* on Sep 27, 2017, 4:41 am* Spain Hi, I have a doubt of what rating system is more adequate for a new LEED project that we are working on. The project consists in a major renovation (it includes changes on façades,... Last reply: Ricardo Filho, Dec 2, 2019, 8:02 am	5	Ricardo Filho LEEDuser Basic Member Mon Dec 2, 2019, 8:02 am