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Energy saving of solar domestic hot water system

CS-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Yuguang Shang on Apr 27, 2020, 6:21 am

Hi all

In my project, solar photovoltaic panels are used to preheat domestic hot water, which is then heated by gas-fired boiler to the set temperature.However, solar photovoltaic panels...

Ventilation for the building as a whole or by space?

CS-v4 EQc1: Enhanced indoor air quality strategies
posted by Sara Greenwood on May 26, 2020, 4:31 pm

Can you meet the enhanced ventilation performance criteria by providing >30% ventilation for the building as a whole, even if you do not meet this performance for all zones/spaces? If there...

Baseline parking for a DATACENTER

CS-v4 LTc7: Reduced parking footprint
posted by Marion THIBAULT on Jun 23, 2020, 12:11 pm

Hi everyone,

I'm working on a DATACENTER project, and I can't find the baseline parking capacity for this type of building. It is not included in the "TABLE 1 - Base Ratios for parking...

Bicycle facilities- distance from entrance

CS-v4 LTc6: Bicycle facilities
posted by on Jul 6, 2020, 1:16 am

Good morning! I have the following question about the bicycle storage facilities in projects in general. When the credit tells us “must be within 100 feet...

Pilot credit: Bird collision deterrence

CS-v4 INc1: Innovation
posted by Adriana Hansen on Jul 7, 2020, 2:02 pm

We believe that pilot credit Bird collision deterrence is a great challenge for warehouses and distribution centers, especially as they are often located close to green areas. Regarding the...

Interior Cross-Contamination Prevention- Elevator lobbies

CS-v4 EQc1: Enhanced indoor air quality strategies
posted by MARCIO OROFINO on Aug 20, 2020, 1:10 pm

Dear everyone,
We are working on a office building project and pursuing the option 1, and therefore we have to comply with strategie B: Interior Cross-Contamination Prevention. 
There...

Can I use a mezzanine in MRF to add floor area?

CS-v4 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
posted by Van Jomel Garcia on Sep 2, 2020, 5:15 am

I have a question regarding MRF, the minimum size calculated for the MRF is 47 sqm. Now, my project relocates their MRF in an area below the minimum size we reuire, their new area is 44 sqm. Can...

Natural ventilation approved by authority with jurisdiction (USGBC)

CS-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by MARCIO OROFINO on Dec 8, 2020, 9:06 am

Dear all,

We are working on a Project of a warehouse building, using only natural ventilation to meet the minimum indoor air quality prerequisite. Due to the extension of the building and...

MERV Filters for AHUs operating during construction.

CS-v4 EQc3: Construction indoor air quality management plan
posted by Shannon Oletic on Jan 21, 2021, 4:38 pm

Our CS project has only duct drops into the space (no distribution, diffusers, grilles). If we were to run a portion of the air handing units for temporary heating are...

Time limit for rainwater reuse

CS-v4 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Norbert Szircsak on Mar 18, 2021, 5:34 am

Dear All,

I was trying to find a guidance about it everywhere but didn't find or missed it.

My question is regarding is there any time limit to...