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Commercial Kitchens
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Lawrence Lile on
A typical commercial kitchen has a large makeup air unit that provides air to a hood over the cooking surfaces, several exhaust fans, and (in our case) a large central cooling-only 0% OA AHU that p
appeal timeline
posted by Therese Thompson on
We've received our final review report and will have to appeal a decision on EAp2, which also affects two credits.
Occupancy for indoor/outdoor building types
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Keelan Kaiser on
We have a project that is a large outdoor amphitheater, with a roof, but an unconditioned outdoor space. It has an adjoining building for all of the back of house uses.
Commissioning of renewable energy systems
NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Peg Manuel on
EAc3 requires the individual serving as the CxA to "be independent of the work of design and construction." It also states this person "must not be an employee of, or contravted through a contracto
LEED: Homes eligibility?
posted by Erica Downs on
Hello - We are starting major construction of our home, consisting of a gut-reno of the first floor; addition of a 2nd floor plus attic and porch; new mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical, wind
Chilled water pumping head > baseline design
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, h Has anyone come across issues with the chilled water pumps in the proposed and baseline building W/gpm being very different.
New Product
NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Stefanie Smith on
Hello, Has anyone encountered a product that is new on the market and therefore is still in the process of becoming FloorScore Certified?
Simultaneously encouraging and frustrating...
posted by Brian Salazar on
Tristan - Nice article and review of the LEED "Feedback Plaque" as some folks are calling it. You asked for our feedback on the plaque itself as well and I have to admit that I'm conflicted.
Ventilation Effectiveness
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Dustin Balton on
I am working for a client who has a variable refrigerant HVAC system with a separate fully condition ventilator supplying fresh air.
An unusual situation with Recycling Tickets
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Christine Castellano on
As the general contractor on a recently completed LEED project, all of the tickets I've received from the off-site waste separation facility listed the tonnage diverted by item, i.e., concrete, met