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SMaRT Sustainable Products Standard

NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Brynn Horley  on 

has anyone heard of this standard? I've received a floor product which claims to be certified by this standard.

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Fri Dec 16, 2011, 4:14 pm

BMPs from Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington

NC-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by  Jutta Berns  on 

for SSp1 would it be acceptable to choose BMPs from the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, which is referenced for the GIBp4 prerequisite in LEED Neighborhood Development?

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Project manager, PA LEED BD+C , Référent certification HQE
AEDIFICA INC.
LEEDuser Basic Member
22 thumbs up
Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:40 pm

Late implementation due to temporary cancelation of project

NC-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by  Daniela Castro Salgado  on 

Hi everyone! Here's a tricky one... I am a little confused about the possibility of achieving SSp1 on a project.

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Sustainable Project Manager
KEMA Services
LEEDuser Basic Member
28 thumbs up
Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:27 pm

Definition of Site Area?

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space
posted by  Ellen Mitchell  on 

This may be a dumb question, but I have a project that falls under Case 3 - provide vegetated open space equal to 20% of the project's site area.

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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 7:08 pm

Reflecting Pool

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space
posted by  Rosana Correa  on 

Hello everyone! Will areas covered with reflecting pools count as open space areas? Thanks!

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Thu Dec 15, 2011, 6:56 pm

lighting and plug loads separate?

CS-2009 EAc5.2:Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering
posted by  Markus Henning  on 

I am working on a LEED-CS 2009 project. We will reach Credit EA 5.2 Measurement and Verification – Tenant Submetering.

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Sustainability Manager
YR&G
LEEDuser Basic Member
55 thumbs up
Thu Dec 15, 2011, 11:06 am

Option 1: Without tenant, does not meet pre-requisite.

CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Whitney Dorn  on 

The client is developing without a tenant and is deferring major HVAC components to the tenant build-out (air handlers.) Without air handlers, the energy model does not meet pre-requisite with opt

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
4454 thumbs up
Wed Dec 14, 2011, 7:16 pm

Larger islands within parking lots

NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
posted by  Matthew VanSweden  on 

We have a large [wider than 20' in some instances] vegetated island internal of parking lots and access roads. The intent is to plan grass in this area.

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President
Premium Organization
LEEDuser Basic Member
3 thumbs up
Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:55 pm

Flats & Non-flats

CS-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Dear all, What's the difference between "Flats" and "Non-flats"? What do these terms mean? Thanks!

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Sustainability Consultant
Skanska Czech Republic
LEEDuser Basic Member
128 thumbs up
Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:05 pm

70% material salvaged

EBOM-2009 MRc3:Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions
posted by  Noriko Nagazumi  on 

One of the critetia of sustainable purchased is "at least 70% material salvaged from off-site or outside the organization.

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Integrated Design & LEED Specialist
SERA Architects
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1361 thumbs up
Wed Dec 14, 2011, 1:01 am