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Runoff calculations & rainwater harvesting
EBOM-v4 SSc2:Rainwater managementposted by Gail Vittori on
If I can calculate the volume of runoff using the site impervious area in square feet and the 95th percentile rainfall over 24 hours in inches, do I also need to use one of the tools identifie
Shop-applied primer/touch-up paint for field
NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materialsposted by Shaunna Shaw on
I work for a structural steel contractor working on our first LEED v4 project and we are having difficulty getting our standard shop primer approved by the GC. The paint does not meet th
Renewable fuels and "green" natural gas?
CS-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Adolfo Silva on
Is it possible to account for externally-produced renewable fuels in the "total energy use" calculation?
Office, conference room to Hallway, stairs STCc Interpretation
CI-v4 EQc9:Acoustic performanceposted by Jeffrey Fullerton on
In this credit, there is a requirement for an STCc 50 rating for "Office, conference room" to "Hallway, stairs".
How to calculate the Tank size
NC-v4 SSc4:Rainwater managementposted by Patrick Y P Lui on
I am working a hotel project with 6090 sq.m greenery + 14210 sq.m pavement and willing to get 3 points by Percentile of rainfall events (Option 1) - Path 2 98th Percentile.
BE CxA - Rules and Regulations? Who can do it?
Retail-NC-v4 EAc1:Enhanced commissioningposted by Brian Salazar on
Do the same restrictive rules apply to the Building Envelope CxA as they do to the MEP CxA? I don't see any detail about this on the USGBC site.
Preserve and protect from all development and construction activity 40% of the greenfield area on the site
NC-v4 SSc2:Site development - protect or restore habitatposted by Jason Garvens on
I'm hoping someone can make this requirement interpretation crystal clear for me as I'm struggling to fully grasp what it mean.
RP Credit Lookup: Invalid Location in the City
Retail-CI-v4 RPc1:Regional priorityposted by Marjorie Oblinada on
Hi. My team is currently working on certifying a LEED v4 ID+C:Retail project and wishes to pursue the regional priority credits to gain additional points.
Cost of permanently installed products - use default 45%?
NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarationsposted by Deborah Lucking on
I have not been able to find any guidance on this - is it still acceptable to use the default of 45% of the contract value to determine total material cost?
Modeling Mechanical Systems for Core Areas
CS-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Chris Hammett on
I am working on a project that includes some limited core areas such as lobby, electrical rooms, restrooms, etc. and spaces allocated for future tenants.