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CI-2009 SSc3.1: Alternative transportation - public transportation access
posted by Sheela I on Aug 18, 2011, 5:11 pm

I am currently working on a project which has 1 train station stop @ 0.2 miles (walkable distance) and 4 bus stops with in 0.2 mile (walkable distance) to the project site. Will this project...

Last reply: David Posada, Aug 19, 2011, 6:39 pm

The tenant sales and lease agreement- Lighting

CS-2009 SSc9: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
posted by John Harrington on Aug 19, 2011, 2:13 pm

Does anyone know if the developer/owner can specifiy a requirement for a tennant to design lighing Power Density (%5) or more below

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 - Table 9.6.1...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Aug 19, 2011, 2:50 pm

Views and Line of Sight

EBOM-2009 IEQc2.4: Daylight and Views
posted by Sonrisa Lucero on Mar 25, 2011, 7:16 pm

If only a HORIZONTAL direct line of sight from 42" to the exterior window will ultimately allow an area to qualify as having a view, why have the discussion about glazing from 30" to 90" at all...

Last reply: Devani PERERA, Aug 19, 2011, 11:21 am

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

General forums
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

General forums
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

General forums
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

General forums
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?

General forums
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.

General forums
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...