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Partial Floor LEED Certification

CI-v4 MPR3: Must comply with project size requirements
posted by Edgar Arevalo on Mar 7, 2024, 12:14 am

I have a project that is a partial floor fit-out where the client would like that partial space to be LEED certified.  The project space is approximately 52% - 60% of the total floor area, but it...

Existing PV on previously certified project

NC-v4 EAc5: Renewable energy production
posted by Yu Zhang on Feb 13, 2019, 3:33 pm

I have a project that is a new building located on a previous certified LEED project with PV production.  The previous project had >90% offset by energy use and >100% offset by cost from...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Mar 6, 2024, 12:20 pm

50% surface area reuse

CI-v4.1 MRc2: Interiors life-cycle impact reduction
posted by Mark Ragucci on Jan 15, 2020, 9:40 am

how is this credit calculated? can in include existing floor slab and deck? we are leaving a portion of the exiting walls that are about 20ft tall and our ceilings will be at 9'. can i calculate...

Last reply: Stephani Carter, Mar 5, 2024, 7:34 pm

"Everything within the waterproofing membrane"

NC-v4.1 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by James Keohane on Jun 24, 2020, 12:14 pm

The credit language states that materials which must meet the requirements are "everything within the waterproofing membrane."

The waterproofing membrane itself ( e.g....

Last reply: Adrienne Lynn, Feb 28, 2024, 4:36 pm

Determining Retention Requirements

NC-v4.1 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Callie Reymann on Feb 28, 2024, 12:40 pm

Our rainwater calculations are right on the cusp of reaching the 90th percentile and earning the full three points (+ regional priority point) for this credit. In fact, our calculations met the...

Waste performance yields a score of zero points in ARC

EBOM-v4.1 MRp3: Waste Performance
posted by jimmy Adames on Feb 26, 2024, 1:50 pm

Hi, Our building is a very automated distribution center for an apparel company.  Due to the nature of the business, we receive cardboard cases with product and before it ships to customers, all...

One-time air testing: how to enter readings in the ARC platform

EBOM-v4.1 EQp4: Indoor Environmental Quality Performance
posted by jimmy Adames on Feb 26, 2024, 1:35 pm

Greetings, I have a few questions regarding this credit.

  1. We have a large Distribution center and are taking CO2...

Serious(ly) Newb Question: ASHRAE 90.1,

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by on Feb 25, 2024, 1:41 am

Hi Folks,

I am the poor slob (AKA apprentice) tasked with sorting out the credit our local electrical utility will allow for a lighting project of a commercial bldg outside parking lot....

Confirmation of Agent's Authority

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Aaron Kennedy on Nov 24, 2020, 11:00 am

We are filling out the Confirmation of Agent's Authority.  Does the agent need to be the LEED Accredited Professional or can it be me, the lowly non LEED certified person?  

Thank you,...

Last reply: Filippo Weber, Feb 26, 2024, 5:56 am

Minimum OA Options

EBOM-v4.1 EQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality
posted by Courtney Mayes on Feb 23, 2024, 3:59 pm

Hello,  I have a site that has a shared OAD for two units.  The duct is not large enough to supply the minimum OA, and one of the spaces have changed usage.  Even with reduced CFM per occupant...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Feb 24, 2024, 8:14 pm