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Homes-v4 EAp1: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Jorge Adalberto Bernal Segovia on Jul 20, 2019, 11:59 am

Good day to all!
We are developing a project of a residential building of 6 plants in Paraguay, where we are The residential version v.4 does not require...

LEED for Homes with Exterior Energy Uses- Prescriptive

Homes-v4 EAc1: Annual energy use
posted by Angela Loughry on Nov 5, 2019, 5:41 pm

I am working on a home that has significant energy uses not in a HERS rating - exterior pool and snowmelt.  I understand that you can go Option 1 under annual energy use.  What is unclear is if...

Using Concrete as a material for reducing Heat Island

Homes-v4 SSc1: Heat Island Reduction
posted by Bryan Markkanen on Jan 27, 2020, 10:55 pm

Can Concrete be used as a material on site for reducing the heat island.  The...

MDF and Particle board

Homes-v4 MRp1: Certified tropical wood
posted by Muhammad Afzal on Feb 29, 2020, 1:40 am

Are...

HERS index rating USGBC-approved equivalent for projects outside the U.S.

Homes-v4 EAp1: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Micaela Smulevich on Jun 4, 2020, 11:52 am

We are working with a project outside US, and need information on USGBC-approved equivalent for HERS index rating for projects outside the U.S.

Annual Energy Use v4- Homes- Attached- LowRise in CALIFORNIA

Homes-v4 EAc1: Annual energy use
posted by Roshni Lad on Oct 5, 2020, 3:53 pm

Hi everyone,

I have a project in CA and it is going to be a SF TownHomes and 3 stories. I am doing a very preliminary review and would like to know if the project meets T24 2019 code, how...

USGBC approved equivalent to EPA registered pesticides

Homes-v4 SSc3: Nontoxic pest control
posted by Sam Badach on Oct 30, 2020, 12:16 pm

I am preparing the O&M manual as part of credit Non-toxic Pest Control for LEED V4 for Homes. As part of the manual we are instructed to provide an integrated pest management policy which is...

MDF and fiberboards

Homes-v4 MRp1: Certified tropical wood
posted by Laura Chávez on Apr 8, 2021, 5:00 pm

Should MDF and fiberboards comply with the requirement of prerrequisite Certified Tropical Wood?

Air-handler location

Homes-v4 EQp3: Garage pollutant protection
posted by Aaron McEwin on May 11, 2021, 5:20 pm

Is the requirements intent to place the air handler and ductwork in a closet that does not communicate with the garage?

Placing an air handler in a closet with a door that opens into the...

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Homes-v4 WEc1: Total water use
posted by CT G on Jul 12, 2021, 3:45 pm