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Climate zones for windows
Homes-v4 EAc9:Windowsposted by Jimmy Maasen on
The LEED for windows description details different criteria for climate zones 1-8. However, I can't seem to find a climate zone map...where might I access this?
90.1-2007 G3.1.1 exception d vs 90.1-2010 exception c
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Cory Duggin on
Exception c requires that lab spaces use a system 5 or 7 in the same way that exception d does, but exception c does not prescribe any specific turn down during unoccupied periods.
Free waste heat
CS-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by sergio arus on
Hi all, We are working in a retrofitting of an existing multi complex building (offices, hotel, retail ) that is planned to be certified as LEED v4 PLATINUM.
Structural Wood Components - Glulam
Schools-NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materialsposted by Kaeryn Gregory on
Is CARB testing now required (LEED v4) for structural framing wood components such as glulam?
Help with LEED ND
ND-v4 MPR1:Must be in a permanent location on existing landposted by T J on
Im a beginner and not familiar with the certification process and actual documentation. Where can I get samples or ideas on how to to begin making a simple LEED-ND assessment report including check
No irrigation for pre-req
NC-v4 WEp1:Outdoor water use reductionposted by Robyn Dowsey on
I have two turf areas that will not be irrigated after establishment My understanding is that for the water sense calculator you must model them with irrigation is they are landscaped Is this true
Off-site charging station
NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehiclesposted by Kristina Pobre on
Client is developing a ha land. We are applying certification for only a small part of it (about 2%). The LEED-project has its own parking and a % of it is for green vehicles.
Option 3 tracking
NC-v4 MRc4:Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredientsposted by Tommy Linstroth on
It doesn't appear USGBC has updated their tracking tool/materials calculator to account for Option 3 yet, or have you seen an updated resource?
LEED Certification for a portion of a building
NC-v4 MPR2:Must use reasonable LEED boundariesposted by Eesmyal Santos-Brault on
Hi there, I am working on a 17 storey residential project with social housing on the podium levels (3 storey). The social housing part has a separate entrance, mechanical and electrical systems.
Water Meter
Homes-v4 WEp1:Water meteringposted by Gregory Minott on
My understanding of this credit, is that at a minimum there needs to be a water meter installed to monitor the entire building. It is not required to provide submetering.