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Steve Khouw Principal DNA GreenDesign Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Can EV charging stations be used as an ID point for LEED CI? in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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LEED ID for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: PIlot Credit 42 in Pilot Credit 42: Integrated Process |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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paint paste in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Dario Ibarguengoitia AKF Mexico S de R L de C V Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Existing Site Lighting Fixtures in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Ronnie Lynch Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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1 FTE in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Curtis Bagan Sustainability Advisor MHPM Project Managers Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Occupancy Sensors in Mechanical Rooms in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
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Victoria Robertson Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Too small? in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
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Jason Biondi Managing Director Energy Cost Solutions Group Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Regularly Occupied Space in Core & Shell for office buildings in Filling out Space Usage Type |
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Eileen Hughes Perkowitz+Ruth Architects Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Utility Company Project in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
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Erin Schedler Director of Business Development OneEnergy Renewables Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Event Lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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charles bell principal theGreenTeam, Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: NYLON in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Dario Ibarguengoitia AKF Mexico S de R L de C V Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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by Savitra Candley Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Daylighting Controls in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Dave H Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Can EV charging stations be used as an ID point for LEED CI? in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
148 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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LEED ID for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
69 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: PIlot Credit 42 in Pilot Credit 42: Integrated Process |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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paint paste in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
139 |
Dario Ibarguengoitia AKF Mexico S de R L de C V Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Existing Site Lighting Fixtures in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
228 |
Ronnie Lynch Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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1 FTE in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
127 |
Curtis Bagan Sustainability Advisor MHPM Project Managers Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Occupancy Sensors in Mechanical Rooms in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
25 |
Victoria Robertson Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Utility Company Project in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
89 |
Erin Schedler Director of Business Development OneEnergy Renewables Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Event Lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
48 |
charles bell principal theGreenTeam, Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: NYLON in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
135 |
Dario Ibarguengoitia AKF Mexico S de R L de C V Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Daylighting Controls in NC v2.2 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
163 |
Dave H Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Multi family residential in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Residential Building in NC v2.2 EQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Recent multi family residential review in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Option 2 - Prescriptive in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: IEQ Credit 4.5 & EA Credit 1.4 in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Ventilation rate in garage with local code in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
211 |
Daniel Strömberg Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Buying addl credits in the APPEAL stage in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy |
54 |
Jenny Carney Principal YRG sustainability Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Using campus utilities in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
432 |
David Tratt Principal Clark Trombley Randers Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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RE: Walk off mats extents in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
31 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Feb 6, 2012 |
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RE: Does this qualify for joint LEED certification in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
128 |
Steve Khouw Principal DNA GreenDesign Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Regularly Occupied Space in Core & Shell for office buildings in Filling out Space Usage Type |
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Eileen Hughes Perkowitz+Ruth Architects Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
| Submitting Comment Responses back to the Reviewers | - |
by Savitra Candley Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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NC and EBOM in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
102 |
Kitty Brennand Ms Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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LEED Site Boundary in Site Boundary |
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Chris DeVolder 360 Architecture Mon, Feb 6, 2012 |
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MPR #6 webcast! in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Feb 6, 2012 |
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let the Q&A begin in Webcast: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Feb 6, 2012 |
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Retracting Appeal in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Mark Krejcarek Director of Property Management Procacci Development Corporation Mon, Feb 6, 2012 |
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Specific Forum in physically occupied PI form1 |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Sat, Feb 4, 2012 |
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RE: Specific Forum in Recent Adobe Reader / Acrobat Update |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Sat, Feb 4, 2012 |
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RE: Check LEED's Minimum Program Requirements in Project Boundary - New Building linked to an Existing Building |
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Jordan Friedberg Fri, Feb 3, 2012 |
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RE: FTE calculation for conference rooms in Calculating FTEs |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Feb 2, 2012 |
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RE: Why isn't it working this week? in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Curt Pascoe LEED Coordinator, P.E. Ryan Companies US, Inc. Thu, Feb 2, 2012 |
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RE: Omitting an area from the building in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details |
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Michael Dariane Thu, Feb 2, 2012 |
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Minimum Thresholds for Landscape Credits in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
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Sam Watters Associate Consultant UHG Consulting Wed, Feb 1, 2012 |
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RE: Material and Product certifications in LEED EBOM in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Sean Fish LEED Associate U.S. Green Building Council Wed, Feb 1, 2012 |
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RE: Exemplary Performance in Stage 1 in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Wed, Feb 1, 2012 |
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Specific Forum in LEED MPR not very clear... |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Mon, Jan 30, 2012 |
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RE: PI Form 3 in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data |
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Alyson Laura Senior Sustainability Consultant Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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Specific Forum in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (H.R. 1540) |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Thu, Jan 26, 2012 |
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RE: Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
162 | 20 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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Regionally manufactured materials in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
161 | 86 |
Carrie Gunzel Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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Dormitory that is No Smoking in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
159 | 94 |
April Ambrose Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager Viridian Tue, Jan 26, 2010 |
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Tenant spaces are simple, right? in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
157 | 31 |
Richard McKay Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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RE: Process water for EP point in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
157 | 41 |
Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Dec 23, 2009 |
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Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
156 | 20 |
Rona Easton HOK Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
155 | 94 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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RE: Is this a typo? in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood |
154 | 16 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 29, 2009 |
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Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
154 | 76 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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RE: Option B and D in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
154 | 86 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
153 | 19 |
Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Fri, Sep 25, 2009 |
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RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004 in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation |
153 | 36 |
Paul Girello Fri, Jan 22, 2010 |
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RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
153 | 57 |
Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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M&V and metering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
153 | 86 |
Michael Zaloudek Wed, Nov 18, 2009 |
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EAc2 template missing an "add row" button in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
153 | 95 |
Marian Keeler Senior Associate Simon & Associates, Inc. Thu, Nov 19, 2009 |
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RE: Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
152 | 46 |
Joshua Lloyd Phillip Markwood Architects Thu, Oct 8, 2009 |
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RE: Question Regarding Requirements in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
152 | 46 |
Joshua Radoff Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author YRG sustainability Wed, Sep 30, 2009 |
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Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
152 | 46 |
Kim Pomeranz Thu, Oct 8, 2009 |
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RE: 2-Year, 24 Hour Storm Data in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control |
152 | 72 |
Jenny Carney Principal YRG sustainability Fri, Jul 31, 2009 |
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Site Master Plan - Recalculations in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan |
151 | 15 |
Erik Bergstrom Green Building Associate Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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Can EV charging stations be used as an ID point for LEED CI? in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
148 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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LEED ID for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
69 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
|
paint paste in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
139 |
Dario Ibarguengoitia AKF Mexico S de R L de C V Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Existing Site Lighting Fixtures in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
228 |
Ronnie Lynch Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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1 FTE in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
127 |
Curtis Bagan Sustainability Advisor MHPM Project Managers Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Occupancy Sensors in Mechanical Rooms in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
25 |
Victoria Robertson Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Too small? in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
301 |
Jason Biondi Managing Director Energy Cost Solutions Group Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Regularly Occupied Space in Core & Shell for office buildings in Filling out Space Usage Type |
13 |
Eileen Hughes Perkowitz+Ruth Architects Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Combined Stalls in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
127 |
Curt Pascoe LEED Coordinator, P.E. Ryan Companies US, Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Event Lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
48 |
charles bell principal theGreenTeam, Inc. Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Utility Company Project in NC 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
89 |
Librarian Librarian Librarian Lord, Aeck & Sargent Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Does this qualify for joint LEED certification in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
128 |
Steve Khouw Principal DNA GreenDesign Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Multi family residential in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
15 |
Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Residential Building in NC v2.2 EQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
12 |
Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Recent multi family residential review in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
32 |
Rachel Nicely Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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NC and EBOM in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
102 |
Kitty Brennand Ms Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Ventilation rate in garage with local code in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
211 |
Daniel Strömberg Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Min OA rate of a VAV syts with DCV in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
211 |
Chellapillai Srinivasan LEED Accrediated Professional Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Sky glow calculation in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
48 |
Caroline Ma Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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Using campus utilities in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
432 |
David Tratt Principal Clark Trombley Randers Tue, Feb 7, 2012 |
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