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Open Space based on Campus owned by third parties. Can we claim this credit as a Campus Credit approach

NC-v4.1 SSc3: Open space
posted by Sadaf Alam on Jul 8, 2022, 5:58 am

Hi all,

what are the rules around the ownership of the open space if we want to document as a “ Campus” credits approach.

The building owner does not own the campus as such, so can...

Subfloor vs underlayment- uncoupling waterproofing membrane for ceramic floors

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Priscillia Champagne on Jul 8, 2022, 12:51 pm

Hi! We will be installing a polyethylene based, uncoupling and waterproofing membrane (Schluter-DITRA) on top of our concrete floor before installing the ceramic tiles. The product provides...

Form-Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

CI-v4 LTc2: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Suong Mateos on Jul 12, 2022, 1:27 pm

What is the difference between the Use Label on Map and the Use Type? I am able to freely input the Use Label on Map but the Use Type does not allow for any type of input or provide a pull-down....

LED L90 criteria

CI-v4 EQc6: Interior lighting
posted by Edgar Arevalo on Jul 12, 2022, 4:21 pm

I know the handbook and calculator only mentions L70, but if there are LEDs with rated life of L90 can they still counts towards the credit under Strategy C for Lighting Quality?

School District Organic Composting Programs

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Jonathan Torres on Jul 14, 2022, 1:26 pm

Our project is an elementary school that is pursuing this credit through the school district's organic composting program, having implemented many of its composting strategies. The program...

Lack of registration due to COVID absence

Pilot-Credits SSpc55: Bird collision deterrence
posted by Andres Pardo on Jul 15, 2022, 7:11 pm

Hello, in our office building we have been monitoring bird collisions since 2016. But since the beginning of the coronavirus contingency there has been less people in the building to register any...

Does the plan have to be implmeented in order to earn the prerequisite?

NC-v4.1 MRp2: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Ayman Raouf on Jul 18, 2022, 1:12 pm

Does the CDPW Plan need to be implemented in order to earn the preqrequisite? Or is just submitting the plan sufficient enough to earn the prerequsite? How do you earn the LEED certificate during...

How are waste streams classified? Based on materials type? Weight? Volume?

NC-v4.1 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Ayman Raouf on Jul 18, 2022, 1:18 pm

The credit stipulates the below:

Divert 50% and 3 material streams for Option 1 Diversion, Path 1.

Divert 75% and 4 material streams for Option 1 Diversion, Path 2.

...

Declare Label for V4 Existing Buildings credit MRc3

EBOM-v4 MRc3: Purchasing - facility maintenance and renovation
posted by Haley Duncan on Jul 21, 2022, 2:53 pm

Is ILFI's Declare Label compliant with existing buildings credit MRc3? It is not specifically listed, however it is compliant under the new construction materials credit Mrc4 Building product...

vegetated walls

Pilot-Credits SSpc55: Bird collision deterrence
posted by Roberto Camarillo on Jul 22, 2022, 5:37 pm

Helllo.

Vegetated walls can attract birds to the buildings. Sometimes these vegetated walls on the facades are close to glazed surfaces. How can facades be attractive to biodiversity,...