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Design Operative Temperature & seccondary uses

NC-2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal comfort - design
posted by Guillermo T. Adamo on Jan 17, 2012, 5:33 pm

Hi,

Two questions involving credit IEQ 7.1.

1- In Table IEQc7.1-2 cooling mode: when they ask for the design operative temperature in winter season what do they mean? Is the design...

Material reused

NC-2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse
posted by Maria Sarrido on May 11, 2011, 2:52 pm

We are trying to re-use existing regular gravel from the site for the concrete mix of the new building. Will that qualify for materials reused credit? We will have to take existing gravel to the...

Last reply: Nadia Ayala, Jan 17, 2012, 3:47 pm

Low Emitting Furnishings under LEED for Schools 2007

Schools-2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings
posted by Suzanne Allerton on Jan 17, 2012, 10:28 am

We have used Green Guard For Schools furnishings and have
certificates with dates etc. However the template also asks for a letter.
Is this mandatory or will the certificates get...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Jan 17, 2012, 10:32 am

when to use prescriptive vs simulation

CI-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Denise Santini on Jan 16, 2012, 12:20 pm

In what kind of space would you use a prescriptive method for calculating daylight. it seems as it only applies to open office spaces in a small floor plate. And daylight simulations are...

Last reply: TODD REED, Jan 17, 2012, 8:23 am

Pilot Credit #44 Ergonomics Strategy- wall /work surface ratio

Pilot-Credits EQpc44: Ergonomics approach for computer users
posted by Cindy Davis on Jan 16, 2012, 5:32 pm

I received a second review comment “Documentation demonstrating that on-site measurements or product data for finishes to demonstrate an average wall-surface-to-work surface...

NC Major Renovation with minimal site disturbance

NC-2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by Monika Mickute on Jan 13, 2012, 4:09 pm

Dear LEEDUsers,

We are working towards certifying our own office building (an existing 50 year old, single story...

Last reply: Steve Loppnow, Jan 16, 2012, 11:56 am

E-85 at a gas station?

NC-2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy
posted by April Ambrose on Jan 16, 2012, 9:51 am

We are doing LEED Volume under NC-Retail for a gas station chain that sells E-85 at all locations. Does E-85 qualify as On-Site Renewable Energy?

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jan 16, 2012, 10:29 am

Carpark and definition of GFA

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim on Jan 15, 2012, 9:19 pm

Dear Sir/Madam

We are certifying a large retail mall which have a large carpark block ( five levels). Some energy efficiency measures is present in the carpark block such as daylight...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jan 16, 2012, 10:11 am

Home Automation in Multifamily High Rise Residential Project

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Omer Moltay on Jan 14, 2012, 6:41 pm

Dear All,

Would it be possible to claim EAc1 credits for local automation in dwelling units to achieve the following:

(1) Automatic shut down of lighting and HVAC units when there...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jan 16, 2012, 10:05 am

Tenant leases, credit for upgrades other than LPD reduction?

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Dan LeBlanc on Jan 15, 2012, 9:15 pm

Has anyone been successful in claiming savings in tenant spaces for anything other then lighting power reductions? Demand controlled ventilation, daylight sensors or plug load reductions perhaps...