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Refrigerated areas

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Ricardo Sá on Apr 16, 2019, 4:45 am

Dear All,

we are evaluating the possibility of certifying a distribution center, where 85% of the area is refrigerated for product conservation (between 0 º C and 4 ºC).

In what...

Last reply: MARIDEL TAYLAN, Sep 27, 2020, 4:26 pm

Thermal comfort for LEED Airports

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Mackenzie Anderson on Jun 17, 2020, 11:22 am

I am trying to find any official information on exceptions/modifications for LEED certifications for airports. The only info I can find is this article from USGBC ... ...

Last reply: Amal Venugopal, Sep 24, 2020, 1:44 pm

Independent Living Units NOT Included??

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by James Keohane on Aug 10, 2020, 1:49 pm

Project Information:  A LEED V4 New Construction project consisting of a three story clubhouse with Independent Living units on the upper four floors.  The Cluhouse elements account for 65% of...

Operative Temperature and Mean Radiant Temperature

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Nishank Shah on May 19, 2020, 4:53 pm

Hi, 

Is there a simpler method to calculate or estimate operative temperature and mean radiant temperature for the Thermal Comfort credit?

The method described in ASHRAE makes us...

Last reply: Nishank Shah, May 20, 2020, 9:20 am

Design Compliance: Space activity level not addressed by ASHRAE 55-2010

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by RDK E&S on Mar 27, 2020, 2:37 pm

Hi all, 

I'm working on a project that includes a fitness center. We assume occupants will enjoy calisthenics or running on treadmills within the space - both activities throw this message...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Apr 15, 2020, 1:53 pm

Thermal Comfort Control- Open Office Area

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Kyle G. Pearson on Feb 7, 2020, 11:47 am

We are working on a new media center for a University in Hawaii.  In our second review, we were asked to list out individual workstations in our only Individual Occupant Space, rather than the...

Last reply: Kyle G. Pearson, Mar 26, 2020, 11:44 am

Local discomfort Effects

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Santiago Sánchez Sánchez on Aug 22, 2019, 4:37 pm

Hi everybody,

It isn't clear to me how to document the local discomfort effects when I am under option 1 ASHRAE  standard 55-2010.

  1. ASHRAE 55 APPENDIX C states...

Last reply: Santiago Sánchez Sánchez, Jan 22, 2020, 10:19 am

Applicability to sleeping rooms (dorm or army barracks)

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Ken Gallegos on Jul 15, 2018, 10:26 am

Just want to verify that this credit still applies to sleeping rooms? i.e. hotel rooms, dormatory, etc.

We are doing an army barracks with rooms that 4 soldiers sleep in (college dorm type...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Dec 20, 2019, 1:15 pm

Minimum opening to be classified as an operable window?

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Leanne Conrad on Jul 31, 2018, 8:03 pm

Due to building occupant requirements, the opening on the operable window has to be limited to prevent escaping/jumping. Is there a minimum requirement for window opening area to be classified as...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Dec 20, 2019, 1:11 pm

Thermal comfort in wineries

NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort
posted by Ricardo Sá on Nov 16, 2018, 6:50 am

Hi,

we are evaluating the LEED certification potential of a new winery that will be built in Portugal (using the rating system LEED BD+C: New Construction and Major Renovation)....

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Dec 20, 2019, 1:08 pm