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Roll-out Mats

NC-2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by Caroline O'Leary on Aug 18, 2011, 2:44 pm

As I'm writing an e-mail to a client regarding the requirements for roll-out mats to meet LEED requirements, I'm questioning the following - if we have walk-off carpet installed over the entire...

Last reply: Allison Beer McKenzie, Aug 18, 2011, 3:14 pm

Good riddance

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posted by Eric Johnson on Aug 18, 2011, 4:51 am

The case: Everyone's time would be better spent on actually creating better performing buildings than clogging up the court system with frivolous lawsuits.
Where LEED is going: As they (...

Last reply: James Thornton, Aug 18, 2011, 2:47 pm

Don't misread the outcome

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posted by Bill Swanson on Aug 18, 2011, 1:13 pm

The judge only said the plaintiffs have no standing to file a lawsuit.

He never made any ruling on the content of the lawsuit.

Some of the most famous lawsuits in our country have...

Last reply: Eric Johnson, Aug 18, 2011, 1:35 pm

Expanding on the Judges ruling

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posted by Barry Giles on Aug 18, 2011, 11:42 am

Judge Sand said, “Because there is no requirement that a builder hire LEED-accredited professionals to attain LEED certification".
However in LEED 2012 it would appear that to complete a...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Aug 18, 2011, 12:47 pm

Huge relief

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posted by Ricardo Sobral on Aug 18, 2011, 11:19 am

For international users of LEED rating systems, this ruling is a huge relief, and help us implement sustainable practices in our countries.

Do you have to be a LEED AP?

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posted by Mike Barker on Aug 18, 2011, 10:47 am

" Gifford had alleged that he was unfairly losing work to LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) "

You don't have to be an LEED AP do you? You just have to have your company registered...

Last reply: Ricardo Sobral, Aug 18, 2011, 11:17 am

The Court is right in throwing out the case.

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posted by mike lackey on Aug 18, 2011, 10:46 am

Mr. Gifford's arguments were seriously flawed from the outset. Per se, LEED certification makes no guarantees. It is a rating system (and better practices) for building Designers, Owners and...

VOC's for exterior paint?

Schools-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by Renee Shirey on Mar 2, 2011, 10:18 pm

Has anybody had any problems with the issue of exterior paint on exterior door frames? If the whole frame is painted with that paint, wouldn't a portion of it be considered "installed in the...

Last reply: John Drigot, Aug 18, 2011, 10:08 am

"Borrowed Light" For Interior Rooms

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Vishnu Jhaveri on Aug 12, 2011, 5:57 pm

We have few interior rooms on our project that “borrow” daylight through relites facing exterior window. Can we include these rooms in our calculations?

If yes, is there a way to pursue...

Last reply: TODD REED, Aug 18, 2011, 9:10 am

Does the 63º H reduction procedure only apply to interior ledge

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Jean Marais on Aug 12, 2011, 11:01 am

Does the 63º H reduction procedure only apply to interior ledges?

Can one use interior windows for window bays though a glass vestibule?

Last reply: TODD REED, Aug 18, 2011, 8:58 am