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Individual task lighting
EBOM-2009 IEQc2.2:Controllability of Systems—Lightingposted by ethan adams on
Are rechargeable battery-powered task lighting units acceptable for this credit?
Views exculsion for High Bay Window areas
Schools-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and Views—Viewsposted by David Sundersingh on
We are in the early stages of design for a Career Compact Center, this has 3 workshop areas with high bay windows for natural lighting.
Rainwater Management
NC-v4 SSc4:Rainwater managementposted by Hadar Farjo on
We our developing a brownfield site.There is no annual increase in runoff volume from the pre development cover condition to the post developed condition.
Recycling estimates from similar projects
CS-v4 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclablesposted by Martin Stowell on
Since this is a C&S project, we need estimates for expected volume of recycling. Can you provide any guidance on where to find case studies or historical data or similar buildings?
Dormitory Views
NC-v4 EQc8:Quality viewsposted by Ryan White on
Hello, We are working on a dormitory and our window sills in the units are at 44" or 46". The view range is obviously 30"-90" aff but it also states specifically the 42" eye height.
sunset date for projects registered under LEEDv3
posted by Gail Napell on
has anyone heard of a required completion date for projects registered under v3?
Calculating Daily Average for Transient Users
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Randy Weatherly on
Based on the examples presented on this site, the daily average is based on 365 days a year. Is this correct or should it be based on actual days the facility is open for business? Thanks
Precertification - LEED 2009 Core & Shell
CS-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Preventionposted by Michael Heacock on
We are working on submitting a precertification. I'd thought the credits team was working on were design phase. If I submit the precertification, can I quickly turn in for design phase.
Injected foam insulation with 0 g/L VOCs
Schools-2009 IEQc4.6:Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systemsposted by Erin Holdenried on
I have a project using Injected foam insulation with 0 g/L VOCs. Does this product meet the credit intent? Or must it meet the specific CDHS testing requirements?
WEc1 - Lav Efficiency Floor?
CI-2009 WEc1:Water Use Reductionposted by Jeremy Knoll on
Is there a lower limit to the lav flow rate below 0.5gpm that USGBC will accept? I saw something posted on the EPA's website awhile back, but am not finding it now.