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Existing Building Renovation with an Addition

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Evelyn Dicks, EI, CxA on Feb 10, 2016, 8:32 am

Hello everyone,

I'm working on a project where an existing building is being renovated but there is also a smaller new addition extending the building. When figuring out how many points...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 10, 2016, 11:11 am

Open Space Accessibility

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Ilana Judah on Oct 3, 2014, 5:23 pm

We have a Residential project in New York City (complies with credit SS 2), and the ground level is a small amount of retail and a community space. There are two outdoor terraces that have the...

Last reply: Cynthia Estrada, Feb 10, 2016, 10:25 am

Surrounding Density- Previously Developed Site

NC-v4 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Dana Waters on Jan 27, 2016, 4:14 pm

In the Required Documentation section of the Reference Guide, it states that a project must provide a "description of the previous development on the site." How does USGBC define the "site" in...

Last reply: Kimberly Schlaepfer, Feb 8, 2016, 6:53 pm

Fire Extinguisher & Cabinet (MRc4 & MRc5)

NC-2009 MRc4: Recycled Content
posted by Elliot Young on Feb 3, 2016, 10:11 am

Hi,
we just received a submittal for fire extinguishers and recessed fire extinguisher cabinets - claiming to have...

Last reply: Jon Clifford, Feb 4, 2016, 8:47 pm

New Option: Outdoor walking path

Pilot-Credits EQpc78: Design for active occupants
posted by Stephanie Graham on Aug 13, 2015, 6:51 pm

I'd like to see an option for a walking/running path on the site of at least a mile in length and/or fitness cross-training stations at intervals along the path. For example, having fitness...

Last reply: Lissa Spitz, Feb 4, 2016, 10:44 am

Square Footage of Parking Areas

NC-2009 PIf2: Project Summary Details
posted by Deirdre Espiritu on Jan 30, 2016, 3:37 pm

Where are the guidelines on how to do this takeoff? Because parking is connected by vehicle circulation spaces as well is it correct to just use the area of the actual parking spaces?

Last reply: Jon Clifford, Feb 1, 2016, 11:58 pm

Project Building Context

NC-2009 PIf2: Project Summary Details
posted by Deirdre Espiritu on Jan 30, 2016, 4:36 pm

Where can I find guidance on what...

Last reply: Trista Brown, Feb 1, 2016, 11:16 am

Dark underground ballroom and regularly occupied space exception

NC-2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and views - daylight
posted by Olivier Brouard on Jan 22, 2016, 8:57 pm

Hi everyone,

Working on a conference center, we are close to get to Gold Certification by 2 points. Our chance to get closer to it is to get 1 pt for Daylight, and most probably another...

Last reply: Olivier Brouard, Jan 29, 2016, 8:39 pm

Old to be reused equipement

CI-2009 EAc1.4: Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
posted by Kalyan Nishtala on Jan 28, 2016, 7:48 pm

Hi,
I am currently working on an office building which is aiming for LEED Silver under CI (2009). Although there are a number of computers etc, on the site, all of these are going to be...

Last reply: Kalyan Nishtala, Jan 29, 2016, 2:29 pm

MRp1 Can a designated dumpster serve as my area of recycling?

NC-2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
posted by Shelly Christman on Jan 13, 2016, 12:11 pm

Hello All,
We have a 140,000 SF shell & Core project that is mixed use 1st floor and office space floors 2-6. We are using LEED 2009 C&S. Can a dumpster/compactor in a service area...

Last reply: Judhajit Chakraborty, Jan 27, 2016, 1:06 pm