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LEED for Retail
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Mark Zoeteman on
Are there software programs that model refrigeration systems stipulated in LEED for Retail other than eQUEST refrigeration version?
Temporary parking and access
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Nicolas MOLLE on
Hello, In my project we are in case 1 greenfields Sites.
Energy Star Applicance Energy Model Credit
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Matt Edwards on
Anybody know if LEED Reviewers are still allowing credit in energy models(LEED NC 2009 EAp2 and EAc1) for installing energy star appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, clothes washers, etc.
Calculating cupolas, spires and other unique roof structures
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Keith Amann on
I have a 100 year old historic building project that contains a cupola at the top of the building made of 24 carat gold leaf. Does anyone know the SRI value of gold leaf?
Phase-out Plans for conversion
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Scott Davis on
I am working on an addition to an existing building, the addition is attempting certification.
Is a wood deck part of the "building footprint"?
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitatposted by Chris Miller on
The deck is not under a roof overhang. It is raised above the ground a foot or so, and I believe there is grass underneath.
Process energy
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Ricardo Sá on
For the purpose of energy modelling of an industrial building, there are rooms which have process related humidity control (humidity control which is not intended for comfort).
Units of measurement
Pilot-Credits EApc66:Community contaminant prevention - airborne releasesposted by AMY VAN DAM on
For anyone not in the California market are you having difficulty getting the required emissions information in ppm rather than the EPA standard of grams per brakehorsepower-hour?
No Zone 8 option for Athena EcoCalculator
Pilot-Credits PC1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materialsposted by Chris Miller on
One of the biggest challenges of implementing sustainable design in the sub-arctic is the lack of information and resources specific to this climate.
Warehouse
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Nelina Loiselle on
Can a warehouse without HVAC systems qualify for Certification?