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Low Glare High SRI Roof pavers for residential terraces

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Ilana Judah on Nov 10, 2011, 4:25 pm

I am working on a multifamily residential project where the roof will be accessible to residents. Part of the roof will be green, and pavers will be installed on the non-green parts. I am having...

Last reply: Emily Catacchio, Nov 10, 2011, 10:45 pm

Exemplary Perfromance

CI-2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity
posted by Méabh Browne on Jul 13, 2011, 10:50 am

Hi,
Is it possible to get an ID Exemplary Performance for this credit? I thought it wasn't but the form seems to indicate that it possible. If it is, then what are the requirements?
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Last reply: Emily Catacchio, Nov 10, 2011, 10:40 pm

Increase in Ventilation- Precentage

NC-2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation
posted by André Knutsson on Nov 8, 2011, 8:49 am

We are using...

Last reply: Dylan Connelly, Nov 10, 2011, 6:55 pm

Exemplary Performance

Schools-2009 SSc4.1: Alternative transportation - public transportation access
posted by Thorn Grafton on May 26, 2011, 3:06 pm

According to page 46 the LEED reference guide, it states the following: (FOR SCHOOLS - If a school bus system is being counted as 1 of the required bus lines to meet the requirements of Option 2...

Last reply: Thorn Grafton, Nov 10, 2011, 2:49 pm

ETS Req. rental apartment building by % Smoking % No Smoking

NC-2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by Rob Hink on Sep 13, 2011, 8:03 pm

Can an apartment rental project meet the requirement of IEQp2 if they designate a percentage of rental apartments as smoking?

Smoking rates are declining approximately 20% in US according...

Last reply: David Posada, Nov 10, 2011, 11:51 am

update to LEED Interpretations database

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Oct 31, 2011, 4:02 pm

In keeping with the orginal announcement indicating that the Interpretations database was "Beta," USGBC has rolled out an updated version. Among the key changes to the database are the following...

Last reply: Stefanie Young, Nov 10, 2011, 10:22 am

Option 3- Measurement

CI-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Robin Bass on Nov 8, 2011, 6:46 pm

My team opted to use the measurement approach to document this credit for a recent 48,000 sq ft interior project. The space has an amazing amount of natural light due to 2 story perimeter...

Last reply: TODD REED, Nov 10, 2011, 9:53 am

Code defines Maximum Open Space

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Daniel Hartsig on Jun 3, 2011, 10:30 am

Hello Everyone-

I'm currently working on a project where the local code defines no minimum amount of open space. Instead, they define a maximum amount of open space (at 19% of site area...

Last reply: Elliot Powers, LEED AP BD+C, Nov 9, 2011, 7:26 pm

Awnings?

CS-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Sara Neff on Nov 9, 2011, 5:56 pm

Are awnings part of roofs? My project has a large roof and then some metal awnings over entrances, do the tops of the awnings also need to comply with/be counted in the roof credit documentation...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Nov 9, 2011, 6:54 pm

Irrigation efficiency of manual irrigation

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Maria Kutelova on Nov 4, 2011, 11:05 am

The project we are working on has very small green area and the investor is not planing to install irrigation system, but will have the vegetation manually irrigated with potable water and...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Nov 9, 2011, 6:39 pm