Our HVAC engineer indicated that ASHRAE 55 cannot be met on a healthcare project because it is not applicable for metabolic rates below 1.0.  Isolation room and ICU patients could be sleeping...

Source for Table 1 Maximum Parameters

When determining baseline calculations, I know not to include any aggregate areas. But if an area is initially grass with either temporary or permanent irrigation, should it be counted at all if...

We are working on a project that is owned by the Federal Government.  By law, all newly purchased equipment that is eligible must be ENERGY STAR certified.  We would like to know if we can...

Does anyone know of a pathway for credit for an exterior cladding with a photocatalytic finish in the Innovation Category?

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Dave S.

We recently received City water test results that indicated the Chloride concentrations were 350 ppm.  Are there any mitigation strategies we could employee to reduce the concentration levels in...

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We are now doing a school dormitory project. The owner do not intend to design mechanical ventialtion system (with piping system) for the corridors. The corridors connects occupiable...

Our project is considering utilizing kitchen equipment that uses aerobic processing to break down food waste into liquid that is then discharged via the plumbing onsite. If this is the only food...

We are working on a LEED v2009 school project in Germany which is equipped with VRV refrigerating outdoor units for cooling of some rooms so there is no cooling tower, no use of latent heat of...

Has anyone found that they earned more or less points by using the 2016 PRM comparison rather than a 2010 PRM comparison? Is there any research or reference that I can show my client that they...