Hi, I don't understand why the reference guide is asking to calibrate the as-built simulation model to the actual energy use. In a new construction there is no actual energy use yet, unless you...

Are there regional priority credit options for a school under LEED for Schools 2007? Can it be submitted under an innovation credit if not?

I heard from someone that IEQ c4.1 - 4.4 only apply to indoor regularly occupied spaces. Is that true?

Is there any spaces exemption for these credits? As for example, paints/coatings used...

Sometimes local enterprises in Central America are not that efficient regarding keeping track of their activities and the documentation that need to be submitted lacks of information. Therefor I...

the project is an office building development, the project proponent would like to leave the feasiblity of installing carpet to the tenants thus the floor will be concrete finish with raised...

Hello everyone
We have a project in Uruguay in which our clients want to use a 350 tons centrifugal chiller with a 8.41 IPLV and 5.65 COP.
Table 6.8.1C shows minimum efficiencies for...

I am wondering how to handle an existing chiller in a LEED C&S project.
The building of the C&S project got 100% refurbishment for the building constructions.
The central...

We are modelling a Major Renovation Project under the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 - APPENDIX G. The building existing conditions prior to this project renovation includes solar shading devices on all...

Hello,
Does anyone know where I can find a template for the Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement discussed in LEED 2009 CS Appendix 4?

Thank you
Mark

a contact for a US based testing company here in the forum. I just can't find it right now. In Europe: Fraunhofer Institut" in Stuttgart, Germany does SRI testing. They need a product sample to do...