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Diverse Uses: Community Anchor Uses

NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted by  Jason Garvens  on 

For the Diverse Uses Option 2 in this credit can a project claim a diverse use by summing up the total FTE's to be >100 for several different commercial offices within a 1/2 mile radius?

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Sustainable Design Director
Boulder Associates Architects
LEEDuser Premium Member
20 thumbs up
Tue Nov 13, 2018, 3:51 pm

Refers to Total site Area or Leed Boudary Area

NC-v4 SSc2:Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by  Konstantina Kalliakoudi  on 

1) As I read the requirements for the credit " Protect or restore habitat" I understand that the requirement of preservation of 40% of the greenfield Area  on the site

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Tue Nov 13, 2018, 3:47 pm

Alternative Compliance Path to achieve Acoustic Credit

NC-v4 EQc9:Acoustic performance
posted by  Wioletta Simlat  on 

Do you know if there is alternative path to achieve EQ Credit 9 outside the US? I'm working with a Project in Germany and we have a probem with Sound Transmission.

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Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE
Geiler & Associates
LEEDuser Basic Member
175 thumbs up
Tue Nov 13, 2018, 11:10 am

"A discount rate for green vehicles is an acceptable substitute for preferred parking"

NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehicles
posted by  Konstantina Kalliakoudi  on 

Hello to all,

At the Credit " Green Vehicles" is mentioned "A discount rate  for green vehicles is an acceptable substitute for preferred parking".

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Tue Nov 13, 2018, 2:42 pm

The Definition of the Leed Boundary - How can I be sure that I have made the right decision?

NC-v4 MPR2:Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
posted by  Konstantina Kalliakoudi  on 

The Definition of the Leed Boundary will affect the whole scorecard, so it is important to take the right decision.

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Sustainable Design Lead
CannonDesign
LEEDuser Expert
379 thumbs up
Tue Nov 13, 2018, 7:04 am

Paver with SRI testing

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Lynn Gordon  on 

Will a stone paver that has been tested and meets the SRI requirement for roofs be acceptacle for hardscape? Or does the paver need to be re-tested for SR?

Thank you,

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Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance
Jacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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Mon Nov 12, 2018, 11:24 pm

How to treat a renovation of existing building with areas that a not within the scope of renovation.

CS-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Eric Dixon  on 

I am modeling an existing office that is being "re-shelled" and having all of it's windows replaced as well as some HVAC Plant and HVAC zone terminal upgrades in 7 of the 9 floors which are unoccup

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Mon Nov 12, 2018, 9:40 pm

NAUF plywood and European E1 plywood

NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
posted by  Dario Matteini  on 

Hi all, I think this might have already been clarified somewhere, but I cannot find an official answer.

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Senior Sustainability Strategist
Jacobs Engineering
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Mon Nov 12, 2018, 7:09 pm