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Project impacts another area not a part of the Project BoundaryNC-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitatposted by Melissa Kemp on Oct 13, 2011, 7:18 pm
My question is: What if a LEED project disturbs land owned by a different party? i.e. if they have to excavate in an adjacent parking lot to install utilities for the building seeking LEED. Is... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 21, 2011, 11:59 pm |
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Land Trust Option for SSc5.2NC-2009 SSc5.1: Site development - protect or restore habitatposted by Rebecca Bryant on Oct 18, 2011, 12:34 pm
I'm working on a project with zoning ordinances but no open space requirements. The project is question is developing most of the site and the program requirements offer limited opportunities to... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 21, 2011, 11:55 pm |
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Encapsulation of impacted soilsNC-2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopmentposted by Keith Robertson on Aug 2, 2011, 5:57 pm
In our jurisdiction, encapsulation of contaminated soils (with a "cap" that contains and prevents leaching) is considered acceptable for remediating a site. Is there precedence in LEED 2009 or 2.... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 21, 2011, 11:51 pm |
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Wood as a fuel and method of landfill diversion...Schools-2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Managementposted by Ward Miller on Jun 14, 2011, 6:46 am
In general, the country where I am pursuing a LEED for Schools cert. has little to no experience separating waste beyond two groups: steel and mixed construction waste. We have found some... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 21, 2011, 10:33 pm |
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Combining SSc4 and IEQc2.1 SurveysEBOM-2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportationposted by Dominick Brook on Nov 21, 2011, 2:30 pm
I have seen suggestions to combining surveys for Alternative Commuting Transportation (SSc4) and Occupancy comfort survey (IEQ 2.1). However, under the SCAQMB Rule 2202, the responses to the... Last reply: Dan Ackerstein, Nov 21, 2011, 5:52 pm |
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Fenced playgroundsSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Daniel McDonald on Nov 11, 2011, 10:20 am
We are working on an urban school renovation (SSc2=yes), and I am wondering if having the playgrounds and other outdoor areas behind fences affects this credit at all - are they still "pedestrian... Last reply: Devon Bertram, Nov 21, 2011, 4:15 pm |
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LEED project defined boundary 1.5 buildingsCI-2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verificationposted by Steve Khouw on Jun 26, 2011, 4:10 pm
Just to be sure, to be sure, not trying to be picky here. Our new LEED-CI project encompasses 2 buildings, but only 1 is going to be fully occupied and the other only partially, Last reply: Gordon Shymko, Nov 21, 2011, 3:55 pm |
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M&V- energy costs paid by tenantCI-2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verificationposted by Sarah Marvez on Aug 17, 2011, 4:10 pm
Our project occupies Last reply: Gordon Shymko, Nov 21, 2011, 3:53 pm |
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M&V plan required for case 1, or not?CI-2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verificationposted by Dave Intner on Dec 15, 2009, 6:10 pm
It seems logical that no M&V plan would be required for Case 1 as you state above. However, the reference guide (page 187) appears to clearly call for it in both cases. Our project is well... Last reply: Gordon Shymko, Nov 21, 2011, 3:37 pm |
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Measuring of roof reflectivityNC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roofposted by Lauren Sparandara on Jan 18, 2010, 1:19 pm
Has anyone used a tool to measure roof reflectivity of an existing building? What tool is used? Is it a spectrometer? How long does the process take and is it reliable? Can the same tool that is... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 21, 2011, 1:12 pm |
