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LEED v4.0 Energy Model: How to Handle Unknown (Central Plant) Equipment Data for Tenant Fit-Out?

CI-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance
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I’m working as an energy modeler on a 3‑floor office fit‑out within a 42‑story building in New York City (LEED v4.0).

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 7:32 pm

Integrative Analysis of Building Materials

Pilot-Credits MRpc103:Integrative Analysis of Building Materials
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The project team is pursuing this pilot credit after achieving BPDO EPD and HPD credits.

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Wed Jan 7, 2026, 3:01 pm

Easily Achievable Where Mandates are in Place

Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Composting
posted by  Marsha Gentile  on 

This pilot credit is easily achievable where mandates and infrastructure (by municipality and/or base building in case of CI project) are in place.

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Crawford Architects
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Tue Dec 23, 2025, 5:50 pm

Staff-Only Collection in Hotel Guest Floors

Hospitality-NC-v4 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclables
posted by  Amgad Khattab  on 

We are pursuing LEED BD+C: Hospitality certification and have a question regarding the Storage and Collection of Recyclables prerequisite.

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Testing Protocol and Training Requirements

Pilot-Credits INpc137:Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space for Emerging Pathogens
posted by  Beth Brownlie  on 

Cleanliness Protocols:  Wondering if there has been any pushback from Operators/Facility staff on these protocols and the training requirements?  

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Tue Dec 23, 2025, 4:37 pm

Integrative Analysis of Building Materials- Work Smarter, Not Harder

Pilot-Credits MRpc103:Integrative Analysis of Building Materials
posted by  Marina Rullo  on 

This pilot credit is a useful way to both qualitatively and quantitatively examine the human health implications, environmental impacts, and safety impacts of building materials.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025, 3:42 pm

Required documentation for WEc3 Option 1 Cooling Tower Cycles of Concentration

NC-v4.1 WEc3:Optimize Process Water Use
posted by  Mark Benson  on 

For Option 1 Cooling Tower Cycles of Concentration, in addition to filling out the Potable water analysis table and uploading "a narrative describing the methodology that was used to conduct the po

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Fri Dec 19, 2025, 3:45 pm

INpc 137 Safety First: Cleaning your space for emerging pathogens

NC-v4 INc1:Innovation
posted by  Beth Brownlie  on 

What are some other testing strips that are readily available to test the cleanliness of a surface?

 

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Fri Dec 19, 2025, 9:37 am

Pilot Credit: Prevention Through Design Comment

Pilot-Credits IPpc93:Prevention through Design
posted by  Afogreen Build  on 

To comply with this credit, the project team should fill out the Prevention Through Design worksheet (PtD) for Life Cycle Safety and Health, which is divided into two stages: Operation & Mainte

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Thu Jan 22, 2026, 3:40 pm

ASHRAE 90.1 mandatory requirement for daylight dimming not met in many projects

NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  TANVEER ANSARI  on 

Hi,

We have been facing this problem on each and every new project in the region.

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Mon Dec 15, 2025, 9:24 pm