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EBOM-2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation
posted by April Ambrose on Feb 15, 2010, 12:29 pm

At the beginning of the "Bird's Eye View" section the language used referencing the credit's intent states, in part, that its purpose is to "reduce the number of conventional commuting trips made...

Last reply: Dan Ackerstein, Feb 15, 2010, 7:48 pm

High rise residential

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Joseph Blanco on Feb 15, 2010, 7:23 pm

I have a project that is a 8 story high residential high rise with no natural venilation and was built in the 70's and its located in Long Beach california so there was no HVAC system ever...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 15, 2010, 7:31 pm

Fundamental/Enhanced Commissioning Scope

CI-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Chris Ladner on Feb 15, 2010, 6:40 pm

The...

Maintenance equipment powered by natural gas

EBOM-2009 SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
posted by Lauren Sparandara on Feb 11, 2010, 7:05 pm

Would equipment powered by natural gas qualify in lieu of electric-powered equipment, given emissions reduction over conventional gas powered equipment?

Last reply: Shira Norman, Feb 15, 2010, 6:40 pm

20% Adoption as a Minimum

EBOM-2009 SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
posted by April Ambrose on Feb 15, 2010, 12:22 pm

I can't find anywhere that the USGBC stipulates 20% adoption as a minimum. Would you direct me to your source so that I can add such language to our Plan if it indeed is a USGBC mandate?

Last reply: Shira Norman, Feb 15, 2010, 6:13 pm

added urea formaldehyde

CI-2009 IEQc4.4: Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by Mary Davidge on Feb 13, 2010, 1:07 pm

As this credit applies only to composite...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 15, 2010, 6:07 pm

Fundamental/ Enhanced Commissioning Scope

CI-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Barron Dean on Feb 15, 2010, 3:56 pm

We are currently designing the tenant fit-out for a Core and Shell building that has just recently been Certified as Gold and all Energy related systems have been commissioned. What is the scope...

You Choose the LEED Project Boundary

General forums
posted by Sherry Bonelli on Feb 15, 2010, 3:17 pm

I agree with Joel. You get to choose the LEED project boundary for your current LEED project. Gerrymandering is not allowed. Make sure that you are consistent with your boundary throughout the...

Generally, you are allowed to

General forums
posted by Joel McKellar on Feb 15, 2010, 2:56 pm

Generally, you are allowed to divide the site as you see fit, as long as it's clear you're not gerrymandering the site to suit specific credit requirements. In other words, there's no specific...

Functional Testing

NC-2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted by Al Tibbs on Feb 14, 2010, 6:49 am

We typically perform some of our own testing for verification purposes of BAS, etc. However, I see no need for repetitive testing. If the...