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Is the proposed Low-Emitting Interiors credit too complex?

Pilot-Credits EQpc21: Low-emitting interiors
posted by Randal Carter on Dec 17, 2010, 10:21 pm

This is a legitimate question, worthy of further debate.

The concern: "The proposed credit introduces a layer of complexity that will likely discourage project teams from pursuing it....

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Dec 20, 2010, 1:53 pm

Roof Plan Submittal

EBOM-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Maria Unruh on Dec 17, 2010, 2:41 pm

I have a roof plan that was created by the original architect. I can add a few things in Photoshop and have a pretty nice looking submittal but I was wondering if this would be frowned upon. It...

Last reply: David Posada, Dec 20, 2010, 12:20 pm

Increased ventilation and energy modeling

NC-2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation
posted by David Sheridan on Dec 20, 2010, 9:14 am

If we incorporate increased ventilation capacity into our hvac system, do we have to assume the increased ventilation rate for our design building in our energy modeling?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 20, 2010, 9:44 am

Cleaning for Restaurant Kitchens

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.3: Green cleaning - purchase of sustainable cleaning products and materials
posted by Simon Sue on Dec 8, 2010, 10:57 pm

We're currently working on a multi-tenant building with multiple restaurants as tenants. Cleaning practices for these restaurants and their kitchens need to not only comply with local codes and...

Last reply: Jason Franken, Dec 19, 2010, 11:19 pm

LEED for hotels

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 16, 2010, 7:38 pm

I don't think LEED for Retail is appropriate for hotels. I think you are still expected to use NC. I'm not sure about what is in development specifically for hotels right now.
Check out the...

Last reply: Cara Mae Cirignano, Dec 17, 2010, 5:39 pm

LEED Update to EQc4.0

Pilot-Credits EQpc21: Low-emitting interiors
posted by Josh Jacobs on Dec 16, 2010, 1:30 pm

of the USGBC IEQ TAG and the USGBC IEQ working group who participated in the 1.5 year effort to draft the proposed credit, to participate in this discussion. Josh has posted his comments on two forums; this one...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Dec 17, 2010, 4:24 pm

LEED Update to EQc4.0

General forums
posted by Josh Jacobs on Dec 16, 2010, 1:08 pm

you're with Greenguard, which would be directly impacted by the proposed revisions. We appreciate it when people on our forum disclose connections like this when posting. It will help us  focus...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 17, 2010, 7:48 am

LEED for Homes

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 6, 2010, 8:12 pm

LEED for Homes is available for use, as is LEED for Homes – Mid-Rise. Is there a reason you prefer to use...

Last reply: Peter Locke, Dec 16, 2010, 5:19 pm

Dry Erase Paint- What is the VOC limit?

Schools-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by Linda Davisson on Jul 12, 2010, 5:54 pm

I have a project looking to use Dry Erase paint to crease a whiteboard-like surface on the wall. I am having trouble searching for a compliant product because we are unsure of what the...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Dec 16, 2010, 4:21 pm

Date of manufacture & date of occupancy

CI-2009 IEQc4.5: Low-emitting materials - systems furniture and seating
posted by Betsy John on Nov 28, 2010, 4:55 am

The project I'm working on is intended to be occupied early 2011. However, the Greenguard certified systems furniture & seating were purchased & manufactured in 2008. (you can notice...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Dec 16, 2010, 4:05 pm