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Surrounding density and Diverse Uses

NC-v4 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Tim Bell on Sep 22, 2014, 7:11 am

I am currently working on a major project in South Africa that will provide diverse uses to the building occupants only as the site is fully enclosed for security reasons. The credit states that...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 10, 2016, 10:48 am

Cold rooms

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Jutta Berns on Jul 20, 2015, 9:08 am

Good morning,

We have a project that has two cold rooms at -17 and 0 degrees Fahrenheit. These rooms are temporary storage locations of perishable product.
They will be regularly...

Last reply: Michael Ozenich, Feb 22, 2016, 4:10 pm

International Military Bases

NC-2009 SSc4.1: Alternative transportation - public transportation access
posted by Peg Manuel on Sep 1, 2015, 5:48 pm

Under the credit language for this credit, option 2 – there is NO MENTION of the words “public transportation.” It is clearly identified under options #1 & #3.
Our project at Camp...

Last reply: Peg Manuel, Nov 18, 2015, 7:53 pm

Insulation of Piping Cast into Concrete

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by André Harms on Nov 6, 2015, 5:36 am

We are working on a project where a significant amount of the domestic hot water ring feed piping will be cast into the concrete walls, and the designer is querying if these pipes will need to be...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Nov 6, 2015, 9:46 am

Clarification on the use of ACMV system

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Andrew Xiao Junzhao on Oct 29, 2015, 2:01 am

I am currently working on a project in Kenya. The cooling load for the commercial office tower is around 1900RT. This project will attempt for LEED CS and will be targeting Silver rating. Water-...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 29, 2015, 10:00 am

Engineered natural ventilation system

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Jutta Berns on Oct 9, 2015, 5:42 am

Hi all

We have three Warehouse's that use 'turbo ventilators' (wind driven extraction fans) and not a pure mechanical system. The warehouses also do not have enough enough openings to meet...

Last reply: Jutta Berns, Oct 27, 2015, 4:57 am

Public Restrooms Definition (ASHRAE 90.1)

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by André Harms on Sep 14, 2015, 7:35 am

I already did, it must not have recorded in the forum. Sounds to me like you will need to meet this mandatory provision and install mixing valves or lower the temperature at the source. Log in or register...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Oct 1, 2015, 12:17 pm

LEED v4 BD+C- Core and Shell: Renewable energy production

CS-v4 EAc5: Renewable energy production
posted by Spyridon Kostopoulos on Sep 28, 2015, 10:46 am

Can anyone clarify for me please if for a Core and Shell certification, the total building energy costs would pertain only to those building installations which the developer controls and not...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Sep 30, 2015, 1:03 pm

"physical impediments" "valid for remodeled buildings"???

NC-2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by Peg Manuel on Jul 23, 2015, 8:09 pm

Two projects, we've received the following comment: "Note that...

Last reply: Michelle Halle Stern, Jul 23, 2015, 9:29 pm

Atrium entrances

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Chilufya Lombe on Mar 5, 2015, 5:21 am

Hi, we have a large, naturally ventilated atrium in the middle of our building. All entrances to the building are via this enclosed atrium. My understanding is that the vestibule requirement is...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, May 29, 2015, 10:25 am