Knowing that in ERVs a small amount of exhaust air seeps/leaks into the supply air stream, is it possible to use an ERV to exhaust air for janitor closets, etc. for credit compliance?  The credit...

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I am working on a project with rooftop solar panels planned. A portion of the solar panels will be initially installed during building construction, and the rest will be installed...

Please can someone explain how to calculate residential...

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I am using DesignBuilder to export the minimum energy performance calculator spreadsheet; unconditioned spaces are not filled in the Tab Lighting.

I can't find if lighting...

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We are working on a project where recessed pot lights are installled under a canopy. As per IES TM-15-11, Addendum A, "to determine BUG ratings, the photometric data must include data in the...

Water test for Cooling tower should be done on site?

We have the water test result from the two reservior which are so far from the project site (about 70-80 km). However these reservior...

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I have a question regarding the definition of a building. Under the 2nd requirement of the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Minimum Program Requirements section, it says that "...

Does a greenhouse need to be included in the...

I am working on a new university building project pursuing LEED v4 BD+C New Construction, and it includes a greenhouse. The greenhouse is a separate building from the main project building. ...