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ANSI S12.60-2002 vs LEED Template

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Brian Moran on Sep 19, 2011, 2:42 pm

The ANSI S12.60-2002 standard requires that core learning spaces, between 10,000 and 20,000 cubic feet, have reverberation times that do not exceed .7 seconds. The LEED template states that...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 12:41 pm

Ceiling area

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by cathi schar on Sep 23, 2011, 9:12 pm

We have tectum panels (acoustic/insulation panels) above our beams. Do we have to add additional panels to the wall to make up for the ceiling area occupied by the exposed ceiling...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 12:29 pm

LEED 2009 Music Schools

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Brian Moran on Sep 19, 2011, 2:48 pm

IEQ p3 is a requirement of LEED for Schools 2009. I would like to see if anyone has worked on documenting compliance for a school under the ANSI standards calculations.

Specifically, it...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 12:13 pm

Simplified Approach

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Jean Marais on Aug 9, 2011, 3:16 am

I have a kindergarten, 7440sf, ground level only, all learning spaces are on perimeter with windows. There is only a small road on the one side about 20 m away. There is no Mechanical Ventilation...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 12:07 pm

Schools 2007 template

Schools-2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance
posted by Keelan Kaiser on Jun 9, 2011, 11:57 am

We are finishing up reporting on a school addition, and I have a few questions about the template. We are using the "calculation" option for both reverberation time and stc. In the stc...

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 11:56 am

synergies from LEED-NC to LEED-EBOM

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posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 29, 2011, 11:40 pm

Jeff, I think you will find the client is starting from scratch. Yes, they will have a good shot at certain credits based on their NC performance, but there is not a ton of overlap, and the...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Sep 30, 2011, 11:47 am

IIC in IEQc9

Schools-2009 IEQc9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance
posted by Gary Madaras on Aug 29, 2011, 12:21 pm

Just want to double check . . . As far as I can see, there are no IIC requirements in IEQc9. Can someone confirm please? Thanks.

Last reply: Daniel Hicks, Sep 30, 2011, 11:39 am

Charging stations for oversized parking lot

NC-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative transportation - low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
posted by Thomas Gragnano on Sep 28, 2011, 9:56 am

We are working on an adaptive re-use project where the client has purchased an existing manufacturing facility and it is being coverted for use as an office and testing lab for a research...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Sep 30, 2011, 11:27 am

EAp2 Labs21 Climate zones

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posted by Allen Doyle on Sep 29, 2011, 1:56 pm

It would be helpful if there were more than two options for climate zones when using Labs21 benchmark: 1) site zone 2) the nation. If there are not enough peer buildings in 1), you are forced...

irrigation from onsite pond

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by renee golobic on Sep 26, 2011, 4:50 pm

An irriation pump was installed that supplied the need water for irrigation for the onsite pond. We sumitted this was a non potable irrigation for 4 points. The reviewer is telling me we can't...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Sep 29, 2011, 1:51 pm