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leed modelling software
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by sam Alfassy on
We would like to know if Design builder is approved for leed credits EAp2 and EAc2. We understand that it is more versatile than eQuest. any thoughts? Thanks!
Limited access for inpatient units
Healthcare-v2009 SSc9.2:Connection to the natural world - direct exterior access for patientsposted by Brian Pescod on
We're looking at this credit as a potential Innovation in Design for a Long-Term Care BD+C project.
Elevator Shafts in high rise condo
NC-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Controlposted by Chris Wisniewski on
I am the HERS rater working on a 80+ story condominium high rise. It is intended to be a "smoking permitted" building. Some of the residential units have in-unit access to the elevators.
Declare Labeled Products
CI-v4 MRc5:Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredientsposted by Laci Hoskins on
Does the Declare program (and therefore products with Declare labels) fall under the "other USGBC approved programs" for meeting Option 1 for Material Ingredient Reporting?
parking demand vs 1000sf or vs employees
posted by Agnieszka Rylska on
We are working on a project that is a warehouse.
Building Area Method Vs Space by Space Method
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Ciaran McCabe on
In terms of the Energy Model for Core & Shell is the "Building Area Method" more applicable as the final layout has not been decide yet ?
Aeronautical Maintenance Workshop
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Gustavo De las Heras Izquierdo on
This is a 70,000 sf Aeronautical Maintenance Workshop in Colombia with the following features: -The space is 6 meters height. -There are interior walls 5 meter height.
Eficiency of Electric motors operated with VFD
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Pedro Urazan on
I would like to know if electric motors that are going to be operated by a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive), need to comply with the eficiency requirements of the ASHRAE 90.1 table 10.8. Thanks
AV systems?
NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Erin Holdenried on
Do AV systems need to be commissioned for LEED. Such as, if they lighting were connected to the AV system?
Baseline HVAC DCV Sequence
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Cory Duggin on
When the baseline system is required to have DCV, how should it be controlled. I'm not aware of any sections that details how the controls should work when it is implemented for the baseline.