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Proposed Building Boiler Plant / Baseline Building System

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Blas Beristain  on 

Hello, In the proposed building simulation, some of the spaces are not yet defined and therefore are being simulated as office spaces with System 3 - PSZ-AC.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Fri Jan 11, 2013, 5:09 pm

SSc4.3 & SSc4.4: Rounding to the 5% requirement

NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted by  Vinsu Shah  on 

Our project was recently denied both of these credits on not meeting the 5% requirement.

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LLB Architects
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Fri Jan 11, 2013, 3:38 pm

LED-lights always more efficient? Why not include them?

EBOM-2009 MRc4:Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
posted by  Maria Porter  on 

I am pursuing this credit for a CI project as an ID credit. I am wondering, in order to comply with the overall value of 90 pg Hg/(lm*h), I need to include all my LED lamps.

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Integrated Design Solutions
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Fri Jan 11, 2013, 11:23 am

IEQc8.1 Day Lighting exempt spaces

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted by  Brady Hartmann  on 

I am trying to determine if a specific room can be excluded from the day lighting calculation.

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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 9:50 pm

Outdoor Air Contamination

NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted by  Norma Lehman  on 

We have a project that has failed an IAQ test by exceeding TVOC levels.

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The Beck Group
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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 8:00 pm

NC 2009 - Green Cleaning ID credit

NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  Joseph Ford, AIA  on 

Maybe I haven't looked in the right place but I have read many comments and haven't found clarity on what a proven strategy is for earning a green cleaning ID credit in NC 2009.

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Sr. Sustainability Consultant
Taitem Engineering
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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 6:53 pm

infiltration

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Francesco Passerini  on 

If I model a building where there is mechanical ventilation, how shall I consider the infiltration (i.e.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 4:09 pm

WE p1 for Commercial Interiors Retail - Process Water Use

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  María Fernanda Aguirre  on 

Hi every one: I am working in a project in Chile, it is a Foodmarket located within a Mall which is also pursuing LEED Certification.

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Skanska Sweden
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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 11:43 am

Paint Certified by Eco Label Organization

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

Does Paint or sealant certified by eco label (based on ISO 14024) can contribute weight into this credit?

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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 2:07 am

EAP2 and EA1 appeal

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Jatuwat Varodompun  on 

my EAP2 was awarded but EA1 was denied. I would like to appeal for 10 points of EA1. What should I do?

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Thu Jan 10, 2013, 12:11 am