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posted by  Elizabeth DiSalvo  on 

I am an architect who has been building super sustainable houses since well before LEED existed.

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Green Commons, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
586 thumbs up
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 5:22 pm

Multiple Stops On Same Route

Pilot-Credits PC12:Reduced Automobile Dependence
posted by  Jacob Schneck  on 

The credit requirements do not clearly state that one cannot count multiple stops for the same route.

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Manager, LEED Technical Development
U.S. Green Building Council
LEEDuser Premium Member
123 thumbs up
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 4:13 pm

VOC in ventilated spaces

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

I would to know if there is any variation in the limit of VOC emissions from paints allowed, if this painting is located in ventilated spaces such as courtyards, or in spaces with temporary occupat

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LEED AP bd+c - Sr. Architect
Midrar Development Management
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16 thumbs up
Fri Oct 5, 2012, 8:50 pm

Previously developed?

NC-2009 SSc1:Site Selection
posted by  Albert Sagrera  on 

We are working in project within a universitary campus.

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Studio 804
LEEDuser Basic Member
0 thumbs up
Fri Oct 5, 2012, 7:48 pm

What's the problem?

General forums
posted by  Nadav Malin  on 

I can understand being a little disappointed by this change, but come on, get real.

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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 6:14 pm
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Emerald Built Environments
LEEDuser Basic Member
900 thumbs up
Fri Oct 5, 2012, 2:32 pm

Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Custodial

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.2:Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
posted by  Michael Smithing  on 

It appears that the guidelines references in the LEED 2009 manual have now been revised and are no longer available.

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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 1:01 pm

How does LEED define a bicycle space?

NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
posted by  Rick Servoss  on 

Does LEED have any requirements on spacing or the type of bike racks used? Can crowd control or wheel bender type racks meet the credit requirements? How does LEED define a bicycle space?

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Mechanical Engineer
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23 thumbs up
Fri Oct 5, 2012, 2:08 am

Commuter Rail = Amtrak?

NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
posted by  Rebekah Burke  on 

Looking for some experience or assistance with the definition of 'commuter rail'. Would an Amtrak station qualify as a commuter rail station?

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Associate Vice President
CannonDesign
LEEDuser Premium Member
55 thumbs up
Fri Oct 5, 2012, 1:57 am

Material Cost - Contractor's cost or manufacturer's cost?

NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  Keith Steurer  on 

When establishing the material cost for MR credits, is the cost of materials defined by what the general contractor pays to buy a product or what the manufacturer pays to manufacture a product?

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Structural Engineer
Shive-Hattery, Inc.
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Thu Oct 4, 2012, 6:26 pm