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Conveying systems now accepted for this credit

NC-v4 MRc2: Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by Paula Melton on Jul 9, 2015, 7:27 pm

A recent Interpretation states that fire-suppressing equipment and conveying systems now...

WaterSense Labeled Products

NC-v4 WEp2: Indoor water use reduction
posted by Rick Ellison on Jul 9, 2015, 4:58 pm

Reference Guide indicates WaterSense label requirements are mandatory in U.S.

Right now the program for the WaterSense label on toilet flushometers is still in draft stage....

Last reply: Trista Brown, Jul 9, 2015, 7:13 pm

Help w/ wrangling RECs.

CS-2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
posted by Brian Salazar on May 19, 2015, 4:13 pm

Preface: LEED CS v3.0 Project in Massachusetts.

Our project is designed to produce 16% on-site...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 9, 2015, 5:05 pm

Land disturbed vs. land supporting normal building operation

Healthcare-v2009 MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary
posted by Michelle Bombeck on May 29, 2015, 4:08 pm

This question has been asked many times and I'm wondering if anyone has some more recent experience with a submittal. Our project is part of a 5 building campus to be built over the next few...

Last reply: Kathryn West, Jul 9, 2015, 3:45 pm

Questions about High-rise residential LEED Energy Modeling

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Tommy Xing on Jul 1, 2015, 3:00 pm

Hi, I’m working on a High-rise residential LEED energy modeling project now. I have a question regarding the lighting. I’m using Energypro, and found out the lighting saving is zero from the...

Last reply: Tommy Xing, Jul 9, 2015, 1:44 pm

Compliant area

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by David Browne on Jul 8, 2015, 3:32 pm

Perhaps this a dumb question, but would someone please clarify this for me? I am currently attempting this credit on two projects. In filling out the credit form, I have been using the floor area...

Last reply: David Browne, Jul 9, 2015, 10:07 am

HVAC system wasn't running during construction

NC-2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ management plan - during construction
posted by Juanita Garcia on Jul 8, 2015, 6:50 pm

If the HVAC system wasn't running during construction of a new building, what is the requirement for documentation?
We have dated checklists documenting that the HVAC system wasn't running...

Last reply: Francis Chua, Jul 8, 2015, 8:47 pm

Exterior Shading Devices

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Sara Zoumbaris on Jun 26, 2015, 9:16 am

Hello LEED Users,

I am working on a project with a majority of the exterior being composed of aluminum curtain wall. The project will be installing exterior shading devices on most of the...

Last reply: Sara Zoumbaris, Jul 8, 2015, 4:50 pm

Existing Central Plant and New building

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Mital Patel on Jul 8, 2015, 10:16 am

We have a new building but with existing central plant that serves also another building. My question is do i have to model part of existing central or whole. One of the chiller is new and high...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 8, 2015, 10:32 am

How FINAL is the Appeal?

General forums
posted by Mary Kay on Jul 8, 2015, 9:19 am

EAp2 was denied in our final design review. We are going to appeal this by addressing their comments and getting the energy savings above 10%. My question is, IF the appeal is denied, what then...