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Doubt about the Budget System type
CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Rodrigo Dias on
Hello I'm simulating a store to the LEED CI cetification and using the section 11 to create the Budget Building Design.
Do I have to install plumbing fixtures?
ND-v2009 GIBc3:Building water efficiencyposted by Fang Wang on
We have a residential project in China, the owner is interested in getting LEED ND certified.
5th bullet of the Ref Guide
NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
Dear all, We don't quite understand what this means: "An alternative compliance path using FloorScore is acceptable for credit achievement: 100% of the non-carpet finished flooring must be FloorSc
Particulate Matter Removal
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Paula Hernandez on
Hi, We are still having problems to install MERV 6 filters upstream VRF evaporators cooling coils, due to the low pressure they can give and luck of enough space to place them. What if we install s
Electric Cigarettes
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Andreas M. Roessler on
Dear all, one of our major clients set an interesting question concerning electronic cigarettes. In the building we already certified smoking is not allowed, but could be electronic cigarettes?
Will alterations to entry vestibule qualify for MRc3?
EBOM-2009 MRc3:Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additionsposted by Julie Pollack on
During the performance period for LEED EBOM, the building owner is remodeling the main entrance vestibule to the project building. The vestibule is a separate, enclosed space of 263 sq ft.
Using treated seawater for landscaping
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Vincent Kotwicki on
The intent of the credit says "To limit or eliminate the use of potable water or other natural surface or subsurface resources available on or near the project site for landscape irrigation." I ha
What is WEp1-1, plumbing fixture and fitting schedule?
CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Diana Hill on
In the summary of the online table it says, Upload WEp1-1.
Hardscape area as defined in PI form 2
NC-2009 PIf2:Project Summary Detailsposted by Gary Harris on
Under "Site Characteristics" in the Project Summary Details form (PIf2), it asks for the "area outside building footprint, within the LEED project boundary, that is comprised of hardscape." How is
native/adapted mix
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Iris Amdur on
To qualify for this credit, does the planted area have to be 100% native/adapted, or can it be a mix?