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EBOM changes explored in more depth

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Jul 27, 2010, 11:51 am

I just posted a more detailed review of the key LEED-EBOM addenda from November 2009 to July 2010, for anyone who's interested. This...

Irrigation system

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Fabio Frescia on Jul 22, 2010, 11:47 pm

Pls. can you advice to me about our specific case:
Since our project in VietNam, so, for landscaping irrigation here, client doesn't apply any system as sprinkler or Drip, they just install...

Last reply: Gunnar Hubbard, Jul 27, 2010, 10:59 am

Energy star and TCO, or equivalent

CI-2009 EAc1.4: Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
posted by Edwin Wealend on Jul 27, 2010, 2:30 am

Currently doing a office refurb in China. Alot of their computer display are TCO certified (europe's version of energy star I'm been told), do we know whether USGBC will accept these TCO...

Last reply: Paul Conrad, Jul 27, 2010, 8:48 am

Construction phase

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Jul 26, 2010, 6:02 pm

Scott, a couple of questions to clarify.
What is "now"? If I understand you, and I want to check, construction is complete and you're working on your construction submittal.
Could you...

Last reply: Scott Bowman, Jul 27, 2010, 8:00 am

89.87% Energy Star Rated, close but not close enough

CI-2009 EAc1.4: Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
posted by Mary Davidge on Jul 24, 2010, 5:22 pm

In our initial design review we have inventoried the new equipment and have achieved 89.87% Energy Star rated Equipment. We understand that there is no rounding up so consequently this small miss...

Last reply: Lauren Sparandara, Jul 27, 2010, 1:20 am

Delamination problems?

CI-2009 IEQc4.4: Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by Michelle Raigosa on Jul 19, 2010, 8:42 am

Has anyone had delamination issues (or any other performance related issues) with composite...

Last reply: Maory Sciubba, LEED AP, Jul 26, 2010, 6:55 pm

Project Site: Commercial Salt Pan

CS-2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
posted by Yong Lee Low on Jul 26, 2010, 5:23 am

The project site was a commercial salt pan, with parts of the site also serving as fishery and shrimp pool. The site hence has a high salt content and water table. The process of remediation was...

Last reply: Larry Sims, Jul 26, 2010, 1:50 pm

Licensed Professional Exemptions

CS-2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by Heather Holdridge on Jul 23, 2010, 3:41 pm

on the forum: The Licensed Professional Exemption is basically a streamlined documentation path that is available for certain credits, particularly design-oriented credits where a licensed professional...

Last reply: Lisa Marshall, Jul 26, 2010, 12:30 pm

Water Use Reduction

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posted by ShaVon Diaz on Jul 21, 2010, 11:03 am

Yes, this credit does focus on efficiency, but does still allow the use of non-potable water. Notice that the rating system intent states "To increase water efficiency within buildings...." and...

Last reply: ShaVon Diaz, Jul 26, 2010, 12:04 pm

No smoking policy in urban area and the 25' rule.

NC-2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by Paul Girello on Jul 22, 2010, 4:08 pm

We are certifying two buildings in Boston to be occupied by the State. The state has a No Smoking Policy on all properties. We know that we will have to determine how to convey this policy to the...

Last reply: Keith Amann, Jul 26, 2010, 10:19 am