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Infra-red sensor faucet

NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Tommy Linstroth on Dec 9, 2010, 12:03 pm

How are infra-red sensor faucets counted? The ones we installed run as long as someone's hands are under them. I'd think this is considered metered, but it doesn't run for a set time, i.e. 10...

Last reply: Jeremy Cressman, Feb 9, 2011, 8:22 pm

Furniture blocking light/views?

EBOM-2009 IEQc2.4: Daylight and Views
posted by Jordan Friedberg on May 25, 2010, 8:09 pm

Does office furniture need to be included in these drawings? The cube setup in some shared offices (of which there are many) changes periodically. Some of the cube furniture reaches almost to the...

Last reply: Michael Miller, Feb 9, 2011, 7:13 pm

Naturally Ventilated buidling

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Nelina Loiselle on Oct 1, 2010, 4:04 pm

I'm working on a project that is a small office building and is completely naturally ventilated (has only wall mounted AC units), no duct work. We use only operable windows for ventilation (...

Last reply: Roger Chang, Feb 9, 2011, 5:22 pm

ASHRAE 62.1 2007 requirements for Hotel room applications

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Chirag Patel on Jan 19, 2011, 2:00 pm

Dear Mr. Roger Chang

I was hoping if you could provide some information on the ASHRAE 62.1 2007 standard related to "Minimum Ventilation rates in breathing zone" for Hotel room...

Last reply: Roger Chang, Feb 9, 2011, 5:14 pm

Which Energy Price for a project outside the US

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Tatjana Ernst on Feb 8, 2011, 10:35 am

Hi everyone,

i am wondering if we can use the energy prices from the eia.doe.gov (US-Prices) although our project is in Europe? We don´t really understand the Site 273 of the Reference...

Last reply: Tatjana Ernst, Feb 9, 2011, 9:59 am

Nice addition to the site

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posted by Eric Johnson on Feb 2, 2011, 8:45 am

You're not charging enough. Way to increase the value of being a subscriber.

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 9, 2011, 9:24 am

Lift Energy assessment in LEED

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Edwin Wealend on Feb 9, 2011, 5:56 am

Hi

Is lift energy included as a process load as part of the 25% minimum requirement for process loads?

If so are there any references or guidance on how to estimate its energy...

Last reply: Nicolas Galiotto, Feb 9, 2011, 9:08 am

Sustainable Purchasing- No simple payback

EBOM-2009 IOc3: Documenting sustainable building cost impacts
posted by John Ida on Jan 26, 2011, 8:41 pm

Some of our clients' sustainable purchases (like ongoing consumables, for instance) do not have a simple payback or annual savings. Is it okay to include these items and mark the annual savings...

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Feb 9, 2011, 9:01 am

non-Cooling tower thinking

EBOM-2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management
posted by Jean Marais on Feb 7, 2011, 9:40 am

How does the line of thought go that balances out not using cooling towers (e.g. air cooled chillers)? Is it bad to not use a cooling tower? is it good? does it balance out in the energy points?...

Last reply: Scott Bowman, Feb 9, 2011, 8:24 am

TSS vs. SSC

NC-2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater design - quality control
posted by Melissa Wrolstad on Jan 24, 2011, 12:53 pm

Our client has installed a stormwater treatment technology that removes (per EPA testing) over 80% SSC (suspended solids concentration). Can I use SSC in lieu of...

Last reply: Amy Rider, Feb 8, 2011, 7:54 pm