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Full credits achieveable for less than 1% landscape?
NC-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Mary Haw on
Our project has less than 1% landscape area vs site area and therefore negligible potable water consumption for irrigation.
Self Closing Doors
CS-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Controlposted by Mark Stromberg on
Will the mechanical room which has all the chillers be considered hazardous space? If it will be, do we need to provide self closing doors in this room for this credit?
Discount for FTE
CS-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer on
The reviewer comments are mentioning that it is unclear that the discount will be available to all ocupants of the buildings, however according to the LEED reference guide this alternative complian
IEQ4 credit uploads
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Shivani Langer on
We are trying to submit credits IEQ4.1, 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5 under LEED for schools version 2009.
System 7 - Constant Volume - 24/7 spaces
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am classifying my 24/7 elec/comms rooms under G3.1.1 Exception b and therefore modeling them with System 3 - Constant volume packaged roof top air conditioner.
Fire-stopping Sealants
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Isuru Hettiarachchi on
Hello, We are currently experiencing Fire-stopping sealants applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.
Prescriptive Approach
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVACposted by Harsharan Kaur on
Hi, We are working for a CI project where the developer has provided a centralized HVAC system. We are following a prescriptive path for the HVAC compliance under EA Cr 1.3.
Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Isuru Hettiarachchi on
Hi, I'm currently reviewing a submittal for Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar Products, applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.
Microturbines and gas rates for energy modeling
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Sherman Aronson on
For a high rise project the client is considering investing in micro-turbines to generate electrical power on site from natural gas.
GoO equivalency to Green-e Standard
NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Paola Moschini on
Dear All, for an Italian project I need to assess the equivalency between Guarantee of Origin issued by a National energy Authority (GSE) and the Green-e standard.