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CS-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Ana Paula Liptak Constancio on Dec 20, 2011, 12:13 pm

Hi all,

I have doubts about the definition of nonbuilding facilities (when it said ‘Parking lots, landscapes, and other nonbuilding facilities are not included in the building footprint...

Last reply: David Posada, Dec 20, 2011, 1:15 pm

Energy Simulation Softwares

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Carolina Vergnano on Dec 9, 2011, 8:34 am

Hello everyone,

We are looking for an energy simulation software. Please, could anyone give some feedback about 2 softwares (Design Builder and IES VE-Pro)?
Also, if someone knows...

Last reply: Linda Wan, Dec 20, 2011, 12:16 pm

Cooling Tower for Back-up Diesel Generators (DG)

EBOM-2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management
posted by Anshul Chawla on Nov 24, 2011, 6:10 am

The project site has 3 cooling towers of 215 ton capacity each. These cooling towers serve the HVAC system of the building and are operational for 8-10 hrs on all working days. These cooling...

Last reply: Brittany Bliffen, Dec 20, 2011, 11:46 am

Facade Lighting

NC-2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction
posted by Maria Kutelova on Dec 20, 2011, 11:41 am

Our project has issues with the lighting on one of the facedes that exceeds the LPDs per ASHRAE. However, the lighting on the other three sides of the facade are in total 30% below the...

Views through Sliding Doors

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Lauren Fakhoury on Jul 14, 2011, 9:46 am

I'm working on a residential project with a deep footprint, so not all of the bedrooms have windows. They do have sliding doors (not glass) and when the doors are open there is a view to the...

Last reply: Jill Dalglish, PE, Dec 20, 2011, 11:35 am

COC certificates- what should I be looking for?

NC-2009 MRc7: Certified Wood
posted by Valerie Molinski on Dec 2, 2011, 2:36 pm

For COC certificates, what should I be looking for?
It's crazy that I have done many LEED projects but none of them have gone after MRc7, so here I am.

I am currently working on an...

Last reply: elizabeth woning, Dec 20, 2011, 9:49 am

How to model chiller for only one wing of an existing building

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Allison McSherry on Dec 19, 2011, 10:05 am

I am currently working on a LEED v3.0 model in trace 700. It is a...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 20, 2011, 9:43 am

Building Simulation for a non AC Facility

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Udana Ratnayake on Dec 7, 2011, 10:06 pm

We are working in a Garment Factory project in Sri Lanka where the facility is to be LEED certified. Whole building will be put up as a non air conditioned facility. mechanical ventilation...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Dec 20, 2011, 9:22 am

Rainwater Harvesting

EBOM-2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by Udana Ratnayake on Dec 7, 2011, 11:51 pm

Is it possible to show compliance with this prerequisite by reducing potable water use by harvesting and reusing rainwater for flushing?

Last reply: Udana Ratnayake, Dec 20, 2011, 1:51 am

LEED Retail/NC/Core Shell?

LEED Rating System Selection
posted by G B on Dec 19, 2011, 10:10 am

Hello all,
I am working on 500,000 sqf shopping mall that is to be LEED certified.
The question is shall we pursue LEED Retail, or LEED NC or LEED Core and Shell?
It is unknown...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 19, 2011, 10:21 pm