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Parking Capacity includes capacity for Future Development

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Sadie Martin  on 

We are working on a project that is trying to jumpstart development in the city center.

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Cooper Carry
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Sun Sep 13, 2015, 10:24 pm

100% Outside Air systems

CI-2009 IEQc3.1:Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
posted 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?

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Thu Sep 10, 2015, 11:37 pm

Clarification for Btu units

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted 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

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Thu Sep 10, 2015, 2:32 pm

Seismic isolation system

NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  Noriko Nagazumi  on 

Hi, Our project includes seismic isolation system, because the project building is located in earthquake prone country.

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Thu Sep 10, 2015, 5:40 am

Non Regularly Occupied Spaces

CI-2009 IEQc1:Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
posted 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??

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Thu Sep 10, 2015, 2:21 am

WEc3 vs WEc1

EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscaping
posted 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?

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Wed Sep 9, 2015, 6:25 pm

Assembly U-value Calculation

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  MURAT DOĞRU  on 

Dear all, I’d like to ask a question about the assembly U-value calculation according to NFRC norms.

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Mon Sep 7, 2015, 8:16 am

Eyeball Audits as Backup for Commingled Diversion

NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management
posted by  Michelle Rosenberger  on 

Our Seattle region has a very developed state regulated construction waste diversion infrastructure.

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Fri Sep 4, 2015, 12:18 am

Process Energy Savings - Exceptional Calculation - Dry Coolers

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted 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.

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Thu Sep 3, 2015, 6:30 pm

VRF System Rc Value

NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted 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

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Thu Sep 3, 2015, 7:12 am