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Shading from trees planted on roof

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Rob Hink on Jun 29, 2011, 2:56 pm

We are designing a building with a "garden lounge" on the roof. The roof will have 3 large canopy trees that will shade a significant portion of the roof. The project is in South Florida so the...

Last reply: Susann Geithner, Jul 5, 2011, 1:20 pm

Clarification for credit application

Pilot-Credits PC27: Reconcile Designed and Actual Energy Performance
posted by monu goyal on Jun 30, 2011, 2:11 am

hii, We are doing LEED - CI project, I am getting what should I submit at design stage, I can submit copy of contract, google survey and a draft M&V plan. Is this will meet the credit...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 2, 2011, 9:32 am

More LCA Score Questions

Pilot-Credits PC1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials 
posted by Dirk Kestner on Jul 1, 2011, 1:11 pm

Were Laura’s questions from April 7th ever resolved? I just input some data for a new project and am also getting a score over 100. I think that some units are off between what EC outputs and...

Epoxy Flooring

NC-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Lauren Sparandara on Aug 23, 2010, 7:18 pm

Hey Mara (or others),

I have a lot of projects that have been asking me about epoxy flooring and recently also received a question about epoxy flooring under EQc4.3 on LEEDuser.com. I don'...

Last reply: Sylvia Schwartz, Jul 1, 2011, 11:17 am

Demand-Controlled Ventilation

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Redy Truccolo on Jun 30, 2011, 12:22 pm

Hi,

in my proposed HVAC system I want to use a demand-controlled outdoor air ventilation (with motorized dampers controlled by...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jul 1, 2011, 10:56 am

Consider footnoting Table of Required Signatories in LOv3

General forums
posted by RETIRED on Jun 30, 2011, 6:09 pm

I think Owner Required Signatories is a great addition for many of the prerequisites and credits where it is used. It has been a breath of fresh air to get owners on board with the requirements....

LEED Commissioning vs. "Total Building Commissioning" (TBCx)

NC-2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning
posted by Matt Nolan on Jun 3, 2011, 6:41 pm

I am seeing more and more project requirements (for new buildings) mentioning TBCx (Total Building Commissioning)- which is based on ASHRAE Guideline 0. I'm not real familiar with it, and don't...

Last reply: Gary Shlifer MS, LEED AP BD+C, Homes, Jun 30, 2011, 12:01 pm

how to document

Pilot-Credits PC26: Advanced Energy Metering
posted by monu goyal on Jun 29, 2011, 2:32 am

hii, we are doing LEED-CI project, and we have installed submeters like BTU meter, kwh meters and also implementing EA Credit 30. Measurement and Verification. Also above of this we have BMS...

Last reply: monu goyal, Jun 30, 2011, 3:32 am

LEED Core and Shell: Energy Performance Improvement

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Jeann Vieira on Jun 28, 2011, 12:58 pm

When modeling a building under the Core and Shell system, do I have to compare the energy performance only between systems under the project scope, i.e. Core and Shell? Or do I have to compare...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Jun 29, 2011, 5:20 pm

Showing energy savings in drug manufacturing facilities

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by CRB Sustainability on Jun 29, 2011, 4:39 pm

Has anyone performed an exceptional alculation to demonstrate energy savings in a drug manufacturing facility for EAc1? We are trying to demonstrate an improvement and savings by lowering the...