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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...

Glazing in Doors

Schools-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Jason Smith on Feb 12, 2010, 5:39 pm

Can someone confirm that we are allowed to count glazing in doors for this credit? I realize that the door glazing will have to meet the same criteria as the windows. Thanks for your help.

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 12, 2010, 5:44 pm

I would love to be a fly on

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posted by Bill Swanson on Feb 12, 2010, 4:02 pm

I would love to be a fly on the wall at some of these USGBC meetings. Just to know what the heck they're doing.

Electric Car Charger

NC-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by Ryan Gaylord on Feb 12, 2010, 2:30 pm

Due to the fact that new fueling/charging technologies are continuously being developed and adopted by the marketplace, the requirements for LEED SSc4.3 Option 2 have been forced to evolve over...

treat terraces like roof

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Feb 12, 2010, 10:10 am

We've got a tip on this in the Checklists tab of our SSc7.2 page.

"Treat terraces and balconies as roof square footage...

Multiple Buildings in LEED-EB: O&M

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posted by Chris Nixon on Feb 12, 2010, 8:23 am

CK,

Those are all valid points and some of the difficulties of Certifying a campus building under...

Great subject. I would add to

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posted by Jean Marais on Feb 12, 2010, 3:46 am

Great subject. I would add to say that as (27% all LEED registered ft² is outside the USA) LEED becomes the internationally dominant green building certification program, it should be considered...

I would check the intent of

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posted by Jean Marais on Feb 12, 2010, 3:30 am

I would check the intent of the credit and add to say that they pretty much would have all the properties that a roof would have. Also, make sure that you are consitant across the credits with...

Electric Car Charger

NC-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by Babette Jee on Feb 11, 2010, 8:40 pm

I understand that there is a J-1772 compliant outlet that only needs a
120v power supply. Will this be acceptable for Credit 4.3- Opt 2, Alternative Fuel Station?

LEED should prohibit smoking in buildings

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posted by Sheri Lucas on Feb 11, 2010, 7:42 pm

I'll throw my two cents in that the USGBC should consider prohibiting smoking for LEED certification. I understand that pressure from the tobacco industry might prevent an outright ban. That...