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Water Fountains in an Urban Setting
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Doug Snyder on
We have a tower project in SE Asia that will have several decorative water fountains.
Demand Control Ventilation
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Can you take credit for occupancy sensors that control HVAC systems? I am thinking probably not for system operation E.g setbacks, agree? But I am unsure for the ventilation.
Do ruderal vegetation areas count as vegetated areas or roof
CS-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Paul Deinhofer on
I'm working on a CS project (v2009) and I have a question concerning the definition of vegetated areas/roofs and the compliance with SSc5.2, SSc7.1, SSc7.2, etc.: Do ruderal vegetation areas (so no
DES in non-roof measures
CS-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by on
Hello, I am working in a DES heating and cooling thanks to sea water and I would like to know if it is taking in account as a non-roof measure.
ECB vs Appendix G
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVACposted by MKK LEED on
I am trying to understand whether the modelling for Option 2 of this credit is supposed to be done using the ECB method or Appendix G.
10% exemption for fire suppression systems
EBOM-2009 EAc5:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by AtSite Inc on
Is is possible to exempt 10% of the floor area that has CFC/halon/etc containing fire suppression systems?
LPD for manufacturing space
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Panupant Phapant on
Hi everyone, The project is cosmetic and medicine manufacturing with office. My question is, What difference between detailed manufacturing and Low/High Bay in ASHRAE90.1-2007 table 9.6.1?
Fan power in conditioned space
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Panupant Phapant on
Hello, My production line space in our project have an supply fan, exhaust fan and make-up fan to supply OA in conditioned space.
Air Barrier Testing- Commercial
EBOM-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Justin Tyrrell on
Hi, I work for a company that currently does thermal bypass inspections and air barrier testing on single family and multifamily new construction projects.
100% OA Laboratory System
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Charles Daze on
I have a HVAC system with labs on it requiring 100% outside air systems. Following all the guidance in 90.1 these spaces require a dedicated Sys 5/7 because they are over 5,000 cfm.