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System 4 for Data Center

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Ameet AA  on 

Hello, I'm modelling a low-rise data center. According to Appendix G, I should use system 4 (rooftop package heat pump) for reference model.

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Fri Jun 10, 2016, 9:54 am

Calculation clarification

NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity
posted by  BABAR MEHMOOD  on 

The building contains 2 below ground basements and 3 office floors above ground, should we add the basement floor area in the total area of the building for the building density calculation??

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Fri Jun 10, 2016, 6:11 am

Service Hot Water & Heat recovery condensers

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Vassil Vassilev  on 

Greetings, In the project we are modeling, the Proposed design has applied a chiller’s condenser heat recovery without this to be required by the prescriptive requirement (6.5.6.2).

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Thu Jun 9, 2016, 3:26 pm

Elevator lobby as vestibule - ASHRAE Standard 90.1

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Paul Deinhofer  on 

Hi, I have a question concerning the the function of a elevator lobby as a vestibule. Regarding to Standard 90.1, every building entrance that separate cond.

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Schöberl & Pöll GmbH
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Thu Jun 9, 2016, 3:22 pm

Energy Model using ECB Method with Existing AHU

CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Mark Stromberg  on 

We are pursuing LEED certification for small project in which some offices are converted to open offices, break room and reception area in an existing building.

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ETRIA
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Thu Jun 9, 2016, 2:32 pm

Are parapets considered roof area?

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Renee Shirey  on 

In calculating compliant roof area to total roof area, is the SF associated with parapets considered roof area?

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NH Green Consulting
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Wed Jun 8, 2016, 6:26 pm

CHP-generated electricity

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Qian Tang  on 

Dear all, we are working on a project which be supplied from a DES with CHP. The source of CHP is not renewable energy but natural gas.

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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Wed Jun 8, 2016, 6:55 am

IEQc7.2

NC-2009 IEQc7.2:Thermal Comfort—Verification
posted by  Alex Brown  on 

Where can I get a sample Thermal Environment Survey Form to upload to satisfy the LEED Reviewer?

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SJ Engineers
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Mon Jun 6, 2016, 8:24 pm

Airflow measuring devices on MUA

EBOM-2009 IEQc1.2:IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
posted by  Trevor Gilbert  on 

I am working on a office building that has installed airflow measuring devices on the central Makeup Air Unit which serve fresh air to a compartment unit on each of the buildings floors via a fresh

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Sustainable Building Partners
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Mon Jun 6, 2016, 3:16 pm

Cold Climate

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Erin Holdenried  on 

Does anybody have experience using an alternate compliance path for a project in a cold climate?

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PDC Inc. Engineers
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Mon Jun 6, 2016, 10:24 am