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CI-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by Holly Himes on Nov 30, 2011, 6:23 pm

On the IDC Materials Calculator download from LEED-online states in footnote 2 that material value must "include all expenses to deliver the material to the project site, including taxes and...

Last reply: Nadav Malin, Dec 19, 2011, 9:27 am

Parking Islands

NC-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Zachary Guren on Dec 16, 2011, 2:17 pm

Has anyone successfully used parking lot islands planted with native vegetation to contribute toward this credit? Each island can can contribute a few hundred square feet, so it can add up to be...

Last reply: Zachary Guren, Dec 19, 2011, 8:51 am

What is the correct way to find the width of the street?

Pilot-Credits PC14: Walkable Streets
posted by Grace Heicher on Apr 4, 2011, 12:00 pm

The credit requirements do not seem to be consistent in defining the street width. First they require a minimum building-height-to-street width ratio of 1:3, "measured to the centerline of the...

Last reply: Maria Porter, Dec 19, 2011, 7:11 am

Components to be included in the calculations for MRc5

CI-2009 MRc5: Regional Materials
posted by Diana Nezamutinova on Dec 9, 2011, 5:10 am

Should lighting be included in the calculations? It is neither a Division 12 component, nor a construction material. However, p.256 of CI Ref.Guide includes "Ceiling light fixtures" in the...

Last reply: Diana Nezamutinova, Dec 19, 2011, 3:58 am

Green Cleaning Policies

EBOM-2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy
posted by Wendy Lao on Dec 17, 2011, 4:00 pm

Are there any examples of...

Last reply: Wendy Lao, Dec 19, 2011, 12:35 am

Open Space and LEED Project Boundary

CS-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Sara Neff on Nov 28, 2011, 8:54 pm

If there are city/state/federal restrictions on development such that development in certain areas is prohibited by law, can I include those areas in the LEED project boundary? I have a project...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 19, 2011, 12:14 am

Renovated parking for another entity- part of parking total?

NC-2009 SSc4.4: Alternative transportation - parking capacity
posted by Renee Shirey on Dec 16, 2011, 4:44 pm

We have a project where we are accessing our site by cutting through an existing parking lot that belongs to the city (and supports the use of a city-owned pool). We are recreating the parking...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 18, 2011, 11:43 pm

late submission

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 18, 2011, 10:58 pm

Sam, the risks I see are that 1) documentation completed after the fact has the potential to run into problems if you haven't kept track of key data or paperwork. Sounds like you have this under...

Regularly Occupied Area vs. Unconditioned Area

General forums
posted by Clarice Sollog on Jul 21, 2011, 7:55 pm

In filling out the Space Usage Type table on PI f3 I've noticed the form doesn't seem to 'like' when your regulalry occupied area is equal to your unconditioned area. For our particular instance...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 18, 2011, 10:54 pm

Silicone sealant for glass block installation

CS-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Adi Negara, LEED AP BD+C on Nov 24, 2011, 9:34 pm

Dear all,

Does the silicone sealant used for the glass block installation need to comply with the maximum...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 18, 2011, 12:59 am