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Energy Star minimum area = 5,000sf
EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performanceposted by Saul Pichardo, AIA on
I would like to certify a two story, 3,800 s.f. office building. When generating the Energy Star performance report one question asks to confirm that the building area is 5,000 s.f. or greater.
Option 1. EPD Question
NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarationsposted by Kai Starn on
Hello all, In doing some research it is easy to find manufacturers that provide Product-specific Type 3 EPDs (valued as a 1.0 pts.) Such examples of manufacturers that already have such EPDs incl
Sample LEED 2009 Basis of Design Document
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systemsposted by Robert Shields on
I have a sample Basis of Design document that applies to LEED 2.2. Not sure if there are any differences in the requirements for the document required in LEED 2009.
How to calculate area of edible nut- and fruit-bearing plants?
Pilot-Credits SSpc82:Local food productionposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Is there any guidance on how to calculate the area of edible nut and fruit bearing trees? I assume we could calculate the area based on the position of the tree trunks or the tree crown.
C&S 2009 Retail tenant space
CS-2009 IEQc6:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfortposted by London Huenefeld on
I am working on a C&S project in which most of the tenants are retail stores.
Pressure drop adjustment factor with DOAS System
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Curtis Clark on
In the proposed model, we have a HEPA 13 filter in a dedicated outdoor air unit which serves a variable refrigerant flow system.
MR c7 forms
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Mark Ramsey on
As a millwork subcontractor with a FSC COC number where can we go to get detailed information on how and what is required to fill out the MRc7 forms.
SHGC Value ASHRAE 90.1-2007
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by John Covello on
Hello everyone, Are the maximum SHGC values in ASHRAE 90.1-2007 suggested only? For example on table 5.5-1 there is a max SHGC listed of 0.25.
Air Quality Testing - Elevator Lobbies in Parking Garage
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancyposted by Katherine Wilde on
Our project has 4 garage levels. There are 3-4 elevator lobbies on each level. The lobbies are small and receive OA from RTUs serving the offices above.
MRc7 How does this credit work?
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Sara Axon on
If we are asked to provide for 1 point or 50% FSC Wood by cost but are making casework, do we have to ship the casework as FSC certified?