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Native Trees planted in turfgrass count?

NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
posted by  Peter Crawford  on 

Can Native Trees' 5 year canopy area be counted when planted in turfgrass for credit toward SS 5.1

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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 1:45 pm

Tenant space with some old, some new HVAC and lighting

CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
posted by  Vanessa Seibert  on 

I've been reviewing all the CI energy related credits hoping to get a clear answer. As I understand it, the CI energy prerequisite can only apply to the new HVAC systems within the project scope.

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Verde Concepts
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Mon Jul 9, 2012, 1:55 am

Door proximity

EBOM-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by  Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt   on 

Is it an issue if the door to the smoking room is under 25 feet away from a door that leads to a porch area?

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 1:52 pm

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, PAH

NC-2009 SSc3:Brownfield Redevelopment
posted by  Tanja Arnesson  on 

Hi, My project just got back our Design 2 review, just after we sent in the design credits for the second review the project found old telephone poles within the ground at our project.

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Sustainability Specialist
Wight and Company
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 6:52 am

Adjustable valve for WC fixtures

NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear all, The project has 2/4 LPF WC fixtures specified, and the water calculations done accordingly.

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Blackney Hayes Architects
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 2:08 am

Compliance through natural ventilation

NC-2009 IEQc2:Increased Ventilation
posted by  Udana Ratnayake  on 

We have a canteen area in one of our projects that is to be naturally ventilated through open windows and ceiling fans.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 1:08 am

IEQc2 - Why haven't we been awarded the credit?

NC-2009 IEQc2:Increased Ventilation
posted by  Mairead Morrissey  on 

Hi, We have an overall 30% ventilation above ASHRAE, for each individual space.

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Mechanical Engineer
Integral Group
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Fri Jul 6, 2012, 12:59 am

ID credit for Green Education- Signage change

NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  Valerie Molinski  on 

I have achieved an ID credit for my client in the past, based on fulfilling two of the three requirements of the CIR.

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Environmental Stewardship Manager
Tarkett North America
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Thu Jul 5, 2012, 10:20 pm

Sealant field applied by HVAC Contractor

CI-2009 MRc5:Regional Materials
posted by  Marie Kranjack  on 

Should sealants that are field applied by the HVAC Contractor be included in the MR credits? Does the sealant fall under Div.

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Thu Jul 5, 2012, 8:17 pm

Regional Priority Credit Outside USA

EBOM-2009 RPc1:Regional Priority
posted by  Alfred Rosales  on 

Hi, First and foremost, i would like to commend your team for setting up the LEED-USER - it helps us a lot on our inquiries and clarification on the different credits and pre-requisites. As for my

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Thu Jul 5, 2012, 5:44 pm