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CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Nick Chiarelli  on 

I plan to submit the Carrier HAP load data for Load calculations and an April load data for Part Load Calculations, but I am not sure what to include for the Fan sizing and zone-by-zone load calcul

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Mechanical Engineer
Integral Group
LEEDuser Expert
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Tue Jul 9, 2013, 1:15 pm

Ks Species Factor

NC-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by  Alicia Villanueva  on 

We need some help selecting the ks in our project. We are considering the following factors: Ks=0 for native species (no irrigation) Ks= Low. For adaptative species. Low watering. Ks= Average.

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Architect / LEED AP BD+C
KILTIK Consultoría
LEEDuser Basic Member
36 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 10:06 pm

Crushed Concrete used

CS-2009 MRc3:Materials Reuse
posted by  Jeremy Theodore  on 

If existing site (or off-site) concrete is crushed and used for sub-grade base, is that re-used or recycled?

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Sustainable Design Director, Associate Principal
Opsis Architecture
LEEDuser Premium Member
54 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 8:49 pm

Task Lighting

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Omar Elrawy  on 

I have two questions concerning Task Lighting: 1- for an office building, should I count task lighting as process load? 2- For Base-case Simulation, does the LPD limit set by ASHRAE 90.1 include

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 8:03 pm

Design credit after final Design Revew but Before Construction

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Erika Duran  on 

Context: I submitted my design review, addressed all comments and even submitted an appeal.

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VP of Innovation
Sustainable Investment Group
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110 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 7:38 pm

High VOC coatings prior to closing a space

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Hello, Does anyone know if we can use paints or coatings with VOC content well above the LEED requirements, as long as the envelope walls are not yet constructed (i.e., the surfaces are considered

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EcoConsulting
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549 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 7:34 pm

Surprised

General forums
posted by  Melissa Wrolstad  on 

Everyone I know that read the v4 draft from cover to cover voted against it.

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White + GreenSpec
LEEDuser Basic Member
59 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 7:13 pm

NC Certification started - considering reducing scope

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Robert Cannellos  on 

My project has completed design review, and construction is nearly complete. Owner has occupied the building.

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Sustainability Consultant
Dagher Engineering
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51 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 5:44 pm

E Cigarettes

EBOM-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by  Robin Obaugh  on 

Has there been any commentary on whether how "e-cigarettes" align or do not align with the intent of this credit?

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LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Green Globes Professional
JLL
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112 thumbs up
Mon Jul 8, 2013, 4:33 pm

1/4 Mile Walking Distance - Crosswalks

NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
posted by  Mark Hirschi  on 

I am working on a project that is on a busy road. There are a couple of bus stops (two different routes) on the other side of this road from my project.

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 3:58 pm