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LEED O&M v4.1

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Summer Gorder on Sep 2, 2020, 1:22 pm

I am working on multiple LEED BD&C version 4 projects, but starting my first O&M project. Will I have the same option to upgrade just certain credits to LEEDv4.1 if I register under LEED...

a great addition for user comfort

Pilot-Credits EQpc47: Acoustic Comfort
posted by Abbie Ford on Sep 2, 2020, 2:33 pm

LEED for Homes seems to take a step back from user comfort compared to some of their other rating systems, and I believe this is a successful way to encourage architects to design for their user...

V4.1 Acoustic Performance Calculator Password

NC-v4.1 EQc9: Acoustic performance
posted by John Page on Sep 2, 2020, 3:53 pm

I filled out these Excel Workbook forms several months ago and now I cannot get access because it asks for a Password that I do not have. How can this be bypassed or a Password provided? I have...

Dividing large building into smaller ones

Healthcare-v2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Davide Liviero on Sep 15, 2020, 6:20 am

Hello everyone,

I am modelling a 60 000 m2 hospital using Design Builder. Unfortunately, the simulation of the whole building is extremely long, requiring up to a whole week. As a solution...

Radon resistant construction for first 4 stories above grade.

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Sue Bryant on Sep 15, 2020, 8:09 pm

  • Requirement: Construct any dwelling unit on levels one through four above grade with radon-resistant construction techniques. Follow the techniques prescribed in EPA Building Radon Out;...

Entryway Systems for Building without Exterior Entrance

Healthcare-v2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by Blair Benson on Sep 16, 2020, 10:01 am

Hello,

Is there currently any guidance for acheiving the Entryway Systems section of IEQc5 for buildings that do not have an exterior building entrance? Our project is a new hospital...

Number of steps per hour

Healthcare-v2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Davide Liviero on Sep 17, 2020, 8:10 am

Hello everyone,

I am looking for a way to speed up the simulation of a building. I found that a possible solution is to decrease the number of time steps per hour. Is it possible to set it...

Leed and well

NC-v4.1 EQc9: Acoustic performance
posted by miles woolley on Sep 17, 2020, 3:27 pm

We have an office project that looks at achieving both Leed and Well guidance for acoustics. Does anyone have similar experience? And if so which was the overriding criteria?

EAc6

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Anna Kaelin on Sep 18, 2020, 2:59 pm

Hello,

I am working on a New Construction project - a community center, certifying under LEED v4. 

I am pretty new with LEED projects and trying to identify whether the HVAC systems...

Savings higher than 100% achieve 2 points?

NC-v4 WEc1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Ricardo Sá on Sep 22, 2020, 4:25 am

Dear All,

 
we’re currently working on a project of a new airport facility that intends to be LEED Certified. In what relates with outdoor water use reduction credit, our preliminary...