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LT Credit: LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

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posted by Eric Lindstrom on Sep 14, 2011, 9:41 am

We are concerned that the 3-17 points that go to this credit may be too steep. Are there numbers on how many LEED ND's exist? As a transition to pushing to LEED ND use we would suggest pushing...

Landscape lighting

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Julien Daclin on Sep 14, 2011, 3:30 am

Appendix G (Table 3.1) states that lighting power for building facades has to be modeled in the energy simulation. However, it is not clear if landscape lighting should also be taken into account...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Sep 14, 2011, 9:17 am

Paints and coating applied off site

CS-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Petra Hajná on Sep 14, 2011, 4:03 am

According to credit language, does it mean, that paints and coatings not applied on site (steel...

Last reply: Josh Jacobs, Sep 14, 2011, 8:33 am

HELP: 3 connected buildings-single certification

LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings
posted by Diana Carro on May 20, 2011, 1:54 pm

Hi,

I currently have a project which consists of a 10-story building with 2 adjacent buildings. one with a single story and the other one with 2. They are all connected with bridges....

Last reply: James Chueh, Sep 14, 2011, 1:12 am

ADC

General forums
posted by Mark Thompson on Sep 14, 2011, 12:35 am

I just wanted to reiterate my support for eliminating...

Permanently Installed vs Task Lighting

CI-2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of systems - lighting
posted by Christopher Shaw on May 4, 2010, 5:00 pm

Ashrae 90.1 the standard for EA1.1 seems to govern only "permanently installed fixtures". I'm taking that to exclude desk lamps. If so is it kosher to reduce installed lighting to get credits...

Last reply: Yong Lee Low, Sep 13, 2011, 10:58 pm

LT Prerequisite for Sensitive Land Protection

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posted by Keith Steurer on Sep 13, 2011, 6:38 pm

Can the USGBC formalize and/or make a consistent option for excluding the...

Last reply: Keith Steurer, Sep 13, 2011, 6:39 pm

MR Credits Sections- Revamp of Recycle/Reuse/Regional/Renewable

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posted by Jessica McNaughton on Aug 3, 2011, 1:31 am

The MR Credit for Environmentally Preferable Non-structural materials is confusing to me. It says it is "1 point" but in the text it says a credit can be obtained for each attribute met. If the...

Last reply: Keith Lindemulder, Sep 13, 2011, 6:21 pm

Option 2 in CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS MANAGEMENT CREDIT

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posted by RETIRED on Sep 13, 2011, 4:38 pm

I already submitted my comments on this credit to USGBC but just noticed the following that needs to be addressed. Option 2 states: “Do not generate more than 2.5 pounds per square foot of total...

Last reply: Lyle Axelarris, Sep 13, 2011, 5:03 pm

Clarification on vision glazing between 30'' and 90''

NC-2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and views - views
posted by Stefania Minotti on Sep 9, 2011, 10:59 am

Hi,

I have a question regarding IEQ credit 8.2 for a new building which we plan on certifying under the LEED 2009 rating system for NC. Our building is a 76 unit residential apartment...

Last reply: Stefania Minotti, Sep 13, 2011, 3:45 pm