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NC-v4 SSc5: Heat Island Reduction
posted by Juan Carlos Contreras on Jul 19, 2016, 2:59 pm

Hello,
About the option 1 Nonroof and Roof, we are using a natural Stone (local material), Off-White color, for the pavement in the main square and walkway. But the manufacturer can not...

Last reply: Summer Minchew, Jul 19, 2016, 3:29 pm

Daylight controls

CI-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Gabriela Crespo on Jul 18, 2016, 1:28 pm

Dear all,

We are working on a project to be certified CI v4. The use is a software development office, the building is 100% glazing in a very hot climate. The owner will be installing...

Last reply: Gabriela Crespo, Jul 18, 2016, 2:46 pm

Interpretation Problem

CI-2009 EAc1.3: Optimize energy performance - HVAC
posted by Maria Isabel Conde on Jul 8, 2016, 12:46 pm

We have a problem with the interpretation of the information necessary to apply for this credit. Credit requirement explain that I have to meet one of the following:

Air handlers that...

Last reply: Maria Isabel Conde, Jul 12, 2016, 2:45 pm

Energy Metering for Multi-tenant building

EBOM-v4 EAc5: Advanced Energy Metering
posted by Gabriela Crespo on Jul 7, 2016, 11:59 am

Dear all,

We are working on a LEED EB project that wants to explore this credit, I understand the requirements are to monitor all energy sources, as the pre-requisite states, and...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 7, 2016, 12:38 pm

Equipment not list on CPG

CI-2009 EAc1.3: Optimize energy performance - HVAC
posted by Maria Isabel Conde on Jul 1, 2016, 5:53 pm

Our project has a WSHP bigger than 135000 btu/h. According to CPG table 2.9.2 the efficiency required for WSHP up to 135000 btu/h is 14 EER and the WSHP of our project has a 14.1 EER.

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Last reply: Maria Isabel Conde, Jul 5, 2016, 12:23 pm

LEED EAc2 for Campus

NC-2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
posted by Mauricio Ramirez on Mar 15, 2016, 12:51 pm

Hello. I'm working on a Campus project that are designing a large PV installation in the roof and façade of the different building as they are built, but that will cover also areas outside of the...

Last reply: Mauricio Ramirez, Jul 1, 2016, 3:44 pm

% of Glazing & Floor Area Base Case vs Project

CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Dana Guzman on Jun 10, 2016, 11:36 pm

Hi, I am new to LEED and looking at the energy model submitted by our consultant for the compliance on EAp2. I have a basic question. Should the base case scenario and the real project be...

Last reply: Christopher Schaffner, Jun 16, 2016, 11:00 pm

Project Mexico

NC-2009 RPc1: Regional Priority
posted by Alejandro Macias on Feb 22, 2016, 12:48 pm

Hi! I´m using this link http://www.usgbc.org/rpc to identify the regional priority credits on a project near Oaxaca, Mexico. But if I select BD+C :NC,...

Last reply: Eric Bautista, Jun 16, 2016, 10:19 pm

Local food production

Pilot-Credits SSpc82: Local food production
posted by Lourdes Salinas on Jun 15, 2016, 7:48 pm

What is the best option of water irrigation systems for a small on site food production?

Base Case vs Project Case

CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Dana Guzman on Jun 14, 2016, 6:19 pm

Hi, can you kindly clarify whether the glazing percentage and floor area for the base case needs to match the project case when reviewing compliance for EAp2?