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Parking Capacity includes capacity for Future Development
NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacityposted by Sadie Martin on
We are working on a project that is trying to jumpstart development in the city center.
100% Outside Air systems
CI-2009 IEQc3.1:Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Constructionposted by Christie Rimes on
The base building HVAC system uses 100% outside air. Therefore there are no return grilles. I am assuming that the requirement for filtration then is not applicable?
Clarification for Btu units
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by MURAT DOĞRU on
Dear all, Does anybody know whether the MBTU in DES Guidance v2.0 page 14 equals kBtu or MMBtu? It is generally used to express 1000 Btu's, however in some sources it is stated that it equals 1 mi
Seismic isolation system
NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Hi, Our project includes seismic isolation system, because the project building is located in earthquake prone country.
Non Regularly Occupied Spaces
CI-2009 IEQc1:Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoringposted by James Keohane on
RE: CO2 Sensors for Densely Occupied Spaces Are spaces designated as Non-regularly Occupied Spaces excluded from consideration as Densely Occupied Spaces??
WEc3 vs WEc1
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Charalampos Giannikopoulos on
If we install subsystem metering for the irrigation systems to comply with WEc1 can we follow the “Non-Metered Irrigation” option at WEc3?
Assembly U-value Calculation
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by MURAT DOĞRU on
Dear all, I’d like to ask a question about the assembly U-value calculation according to NFRC norms.
Eyeball Audits as Backup for Commingled Diversion
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
Our Seattle region has a very developed state regulated construction waste diversion infrastructure.
Process Energy Savings - Exceptional Calculation - Dry Coolers
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by MYRON JORDAN on
My inquiry is based upon reducing the energy consumption of a chilled water system which is being used in a manufacturing facility.
VRF System Rc Value
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by SAMY Chamy on
we use VRF system for A/c we use value given in LEED guide Rc 2.2 lb/ton As per the the default calculation we get points but the reviewer tells Rc for VRF is very low it may be "3 - 6" lb/ton