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Classifying Floors for Re-entry

Pilot-Credits EQpc78: Design for active occupants
posted by Sara Goenner Curlee on Oct 1, 2015, 11:17 am

I received back the following as part of the review comments: "Provide signage indicating that the floors are classified for re-entry." What kind of signage are talking about? I am confused by...

Last reply: Sara Goenner Curlee, Nov 21, 2016, 5:01 pm

Nonresidential Density (FAR)

NC-v4 LTc4: Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by Sarah Burnett on Nov 11, 2016, 2:10 pm

Hello!

Quick question about the Nonresidential Density (...

Last reply: Kimberly Schlaepfer, Nov 21, 2016, 2:32 pm

Reduce quantity of elevators

Pilot-Credits EQpc78: Design for active occupants
posted by Brenda Parker on Nov 21, 2016, 11:19 am

Has anyone done a study to prove that incorporating the features of this credit into their buildings has reduced elevator usage in a high-enough percentage to be able to reduce the quantity of...

Re-roofing by Owner was done before starting our project

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Paul Duffy on Nov 18, 2016, 1:13 pm

We are renovating a university building with goal of silver certification. Prior to our starting on the project, the university had just re-roofed the building with a white roof which would...

Last reply: Summer Minchew, Nov 21, 2016, 10:25 am

Special Needs Student Equipment (Schools 2009)

Pilot-Credits EQpc78: Design for active occupants
posted by Cynthia Kaplan on Nov 11, 2016, 2:54 pm

Has anyone had success with this pilot credit by including "active" furniture for special needs students? We are including the Physical Therapy room with it's bounce chairs and mini trampolines,...

Last reply: Kristina Bach, Nov 18, 2016, 4:35 pm

Planters

NC-v4 SSc3: Open space
posted by Justin Halse on Nov 18, 2016, 1:33 pm

Under LEED v4, do planters count as vegetated space? We are working on a project for a university and we are putting in planters. We can make it work to get this credit, but the planters would...

Exterior Applied Products: paving and athletic surfaces

NC-v4 EQc2: Low-emitting materials
posted by Allison Zuchman on Nov 8, 2016, 10:25 am

How should exterior paving and play surfaces be addressed in the Low-Emitting credit, Exterior Applied Products product category? We are including paints and coatings for the parking striping and...

Last reply: Michelle Halle Stern, Nov 18, 2016, 1:16 pm

100% well or non-potable water

EBOM-v4 WEc3: Cooling tower water use
posted by Elizabeth Dunn on Nov 14, 2016, 12:29 am

Our building uses 100% well or non-potable water. We are pulling the water analysis but even if we aren't meeting the fullest number of cycles, we aren't using any water from the municipal...

Last reply: Craig Sheehy, Nov 17, 2016, 6:56 pm

ENERGY STAR Equipment Calculator

CI-2009 EAc1.4: Optimize energy performance - equipment and appliances
posted by Sara Greenwood on Nov 17, 2016, 4:46 pm

Hello, I see that the calculator is no longer available in the documentation toolkit on LEED User. Is this available elsewhere as it would be helpful in tracking compliance with this credit.

Last reply: Suzanne Painter-Supplee, LEED AP+ID&C, Nov 17, 2016, 4:57 pm

Concrete coating

CI-2009 IEQc4.2: Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by Katie Diedrich on Nov 16, 2016, 4:39 pm

Currently working on a job which is under Commercial Interiors v2009. There is an existing concrete floor which is going to be sealed. Which coating type would this need to be classified as?

Last reply: John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, Nov 17, 2016, 1:39 pm