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Exterior Wall Continuous Insulation- Formaldehyde-Free Requirements/Certifications

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Catherine Blakemore on Oct 12, 2021, 4:18 pm

I have a project that has a large amount of curtain wall.  Where the glazing is opaque, the curtain wall will be covered by continuous foil-faced, mineral wool board insulation.  None of the...

Environmental Management Systems

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Jesse Schildt on Oct 15, 2021, 8:12 am

I’m a student researching the perceptions of US construction professionals on the implementation of environmental management systems in construction. The idea is to explore the benefits...

Rainfall Events calculator

CS-v4 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Simona Kabadova on Oct 20, 2021, 5:11 am

The project is situated in Sofia, Bulgaria. From the our National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology we have historical data for daily precipitation only for two years - 2020 and 2021. As I...

Confusing about how to determine the Vps in VRP calculation

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by James Cai on Oct 24, 2021, 11:59 pm

Dear all,

We have been told by LEED coach that under cooling condition, the VRP calculation should use minimum Vpz for zone, and use the design maximum Vps for system, but if all VAVbox's...

Confusing about how to determine the Vps in VRP calculation

CS-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by James Cai on Oct 26, 2021, 10:01 pm

Dear all,

We have been told by LEED coach that under cooling condition, the VRP calculation should use minimum Vpz for zone, and use the design maximum Vps for system, but if all VAVbox's...

IDc1.4 Bird Collision Deterrence

CS-2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
posted by Juan Guerrero on Oct 27, 2021, 10:34 am

Hi everyone, I have a question about the IDc1.4 Bird Collision Deterrence credit.

What relevance do metal doors and walls have for bird collisions?

INPc136: Safety First- Re-Enter your Workspace

CS-2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design
posted by Juan Guerrero on Oct 27, 2021, 11:10 am

Hello everyone,

Does anybody know if this pilot credit will be an actually credit? In the time we are living, I imagine this will be part for our lives for now on to the future.

Healthy Hospitals Initiative documentation

Healthcare-v2009 MRc5: Furniture and medical furnishings
posted by Jon Penndorf on Oct 27, 2021, 11:16 am

Has anyone achieved this credit using manufacturer documentation through the Healthy Hospitals Initiative in lieu of BIFMA or HPD documentation? 

Rating system for shopping malls

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by Jefferson Au-Yeung on Oct 31, 2021, 11:28 pm

Hi, I am working on a shopping mall project, and our client is doing alteration & addition works to an existing building. Since shopping malls are basically divided into two types of spaces...

LEED Approach for a resort multiple building

LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings
posted by Jourdan Younis on Nov 1, 2021, 2:57 am

We have a hotel resort that is seeking certification. It has many individual chalet/key, some seperate spa buildings, pool bars etc. Over 90 buildings of 30 different "types" and all less than 25...