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Can a shell be LEED Core and Shell certified without HVAC?
CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Lawrence Lile on
I've cross posted this in the LEED CS fundamental commissioning discussion since these two issues seem to be the showstoppers. We are working on a project that is a tenant finish-out shell.
ASHRAE 90.1 vs Local Energy Code
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Todd LaFreniere on
If the local energy code is more stringent with respect to building U-factors does the baseline model need to meet the local energy code?
Residential Building Concierge and Visitors
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Carly Ruggieri on
The credit form presents two cases to select, if the project includes "commercial/institutional spaces" and/or "residential spaces".
Is TVOC in lieu of VOC acceptable?
CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by J.W. Shin on
I have a test result report that only shows TVOC contents value. With this information, can I get this Credit?
Problems with version 3 of the Form and Vot
EBOM-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Stephen Redding on
RE: IEQp1 Form Table.
Documentation
CS-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Productsposted by Carmelito Tatlonghari on
What kind of documentation must be submitted to prove that a composite wood meets the credit requirements?
Negative Pressure Differential Requirement
CS-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Controlposted by Maya Karkour on
Dear all, One of the credit requirements is that: "The pressure differential with the surrounding spaces must be at least 5 Pa on average and 1 Pa at a minimum when the doors to the rooms are clos
CI without changing any plumbing fixtures.
CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Raymond Loo on
Cristina, did you ever receive any advice on your clarification documentation?
Performance vs. transparency
Pilot-Credits PC43:Certified Productsposted by Jason Grant on
In response to criticism of its new Certified Products pilot credit, USGBC appears to be sending the message that all pilot credits are experiments that will be modified before they are balloted, s
Relevant white paper
Pilot-Credits PC43:Certified Productsposted by Jason Grant on
For those who are interested, here is a white paper that explores the inter-relationship between leadership performance standards and disclosure tools in some depth: http://www.jasongrantconsultin