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NC-v4 MRc1: Building life-cycle impact reduction
posted by Lorax Partnerships on Aug 5, 2024, 3:40 pm

Our project is an addition built into the crotch of an L-shaped building. This means that two of the enclosing walls are provided by the existing building while the remaining...

Understanding the definition of existing land

NC-v4.1 MPR1: Must be in a permanent location on existing land
posted by Nina Swanson on Aug 5, 2024, 4:01 pm

Hello! I am working on a green building certification strategy for a client and I am building out a few slides on MPRs. The existing land requirement is a bit confusing to me - is this simply...

Evolving Masterplan

LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings
posted by Nina Swanson on Aug 6, 2024, 1:06 pm

Hello! I am supporting a large developer on their green building certification journey. They would like to pursue LEED at the ND level for a number of their districts. However, the masterplans...

Glare Control- UGR- Average Value or Absolute Value?

NC-v4.1 EQc6: Interior lighting
posted by Mariana Ballina on Aug 6, 2024, 7:33 pm

Hello,

When using the UGR calculation method for the interior lighting credit, is the <19 rating in regards to the average UGR in the space, or in regards to the highest UGR at any...

Manual Blinds Simulation Required?

NC-v4.1 EQc7: Daylight
posted by Peter Wildfeuer on Aug 8, 2024, 9:50 am

Hello,

I am attempting to use passive strategies to deal with glare. I want to avoid using any kind of blinds. The credit language seems to suggest that I still need to simulate them even...

REACH Regulation

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Monika Fabiánová on Aug 12, 2024, 10:36 am

Hello. 

Our project is in the EU- is it sufficient for this credit only to have confirmation that some materials do not contain any volatile organic compounds (VOCs) according to...

IPpc90 Social Equity within the Project Team

Pilot-Credits IPpc90: Social equity within the operations and maintenance staff
posted by Alison Kerr on Aug 13, 2024, 2:37 pm

IPpc90 in LEED Online, v4, BD+C, NCMR is "Social equity within the project team." Not "...the operations and maintenance staff." My comment is regarding the Project Team Pilot credit. 

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Heat Island Mitigation with Cool Walls

CS-v4.1 INc1: Innovation
posted by Carlos De Leon on Aug 13, 2024, 6:30 pm

Hello LEED community!

I'm currently working on a project aimed at earning the Innovation Pilot Credit for Heat Island Mitigation using Cool Walls, and we’re using Sherwin Williams paints....

BIFMA e3 Level equivalents in APAC and Europe

CI-v4 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Tracy Backus on Aug 15, 2024, 11:35 am

Are BIFMA e3 level certificates for products recognized as viable certificates outside of NAM?  What is the equivalent for APAC and also Europe?  I have been referencing the EU Ecolabel in Europe...

v4.1 MRc3 Sourcing of Raw Materials Reuse Valuation

NC-v4.1 MRc3: Sourcing of Raw Materials
posted by Laura Long on Aug 15, 2024, 1:51 pm

We are working on a large warehouse addition and plan on reusing the exterior wall of the main warehouse as one of the exterior walls of the new warehouse.  There will be minor penetrations for...