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Pilot-Credits MRpc63:Whole building life cycle assessment
posted by  Oliver Grimaldi  on 

Is there any guidance regarding LCI datasets? In particular, expectations regarding regional specifics?

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 8:22 pm

Renewable energy fraction; with or without process energy?

NC-2009 EAc2:On-Site Renewable Energy
posted by  Roberto Oshiro Gama  on 

Hi, I have a question about the renewable energy fraction. For a industry, the renewable energy fraction must be considered as a fraction of total energy demand or as a fraction of tolal energy wit

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Tue Nov 12, 2013, 2:42 pm

SS PC45 - French feedback

Pilot-Credits SSpc45:Site assessment
posted by  Elodie DUMAS  on 

Dear all, A short feedback about our experience concerning SS PC 45 use, for two office projects in France (one new build under LEED NC V3 and one major refurbishment under LEED CS V3). For both

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Parking for a residential facility

NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear All, I have a large mixed use project which includes residential areas. For residential areas, each flat will have a number of fixed parking spaces allocated to it.

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Wed Nov 13, 2013, 8:30 pm

SS PC 14 French feedback

Pilot-Credits PC14:Walkable Streets
posted by  Elodie DUMAS  on 

Dear all, A short feedback about our experience related with SS PC 14 for two office projects in France (one new build under LEED NC V3 and one major refurbishment under LEED CS V3). For both pr

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Tue Jan 7, 2014, 7:52 am

Heat pump dehumidifier minimum efficiency requirements

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ricardo Sá  on 

Can anyone please clarify which, if any, minimum efficiency requirements are set for heat-pump dehumidifiers (indoor swimming pool dehumidifiers) under ASHRAE 90.1 (2007)?

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Tue Nov 12, 2013, 6:46 pm

Core Performance Compliance New Air-handler- Existing Chiller

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Tom Nichols  on 

If we specify a new air handler that uses steam and chilled water from existing systems, do these systems need to comply with the CPG efficiency requirements?

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Wed Nov 27, 2013, 8:47 pm

SSc6.2 Civil Engineer's comment

NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Control
posted by  Sheryl Swartzle  on 

The civil engineer on our project made the following comment : "Item 6.2, quality control: all exfiltration trenches accepting rainwater discharge are "dry" and that is considered as pretreatment

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Tue Nov 12, 2013, 8:58 pm

Alternative Transportation Education Option 7

Retail-NC-v2009 SSc4:Alternative transportation
posted by  Alfred Servodidio  on 

As defined in the handbook-Provide an accessible board or computer display in the retail area for both employees and customers that provides transportation information.

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Thu Nov 14, 2013, 11:58 pm

Are MERV equivalent filters for international projects accepted?

NC-2009 IEQc3.1:Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
posted by  Jenelle Shapiro  on 

Hello - I'm working on a project in Japan, and the MERV rating system is not used here.

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Wed Nov 13, 2013, 1:27 am