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WEc2 question in Re certification Charges |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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LEED ND - Construction Credits in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Shakir Ismail Sustainability Associate KEO International Consultants Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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RE: Beta-testing LEED 2012 in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum |
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Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Precertification Before Master Site Registration in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
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Dion Anandityo Senior Sustainable Design Consultant Arup Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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The most stringent rate for vehicles in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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milton muñiz arquitecto instituto mexicano del edificio sustentable ac Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: LBNL Window Software in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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BEATRIZ BARREIRO ARCHITECT BIOMAH Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Brownfield site in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Lisa Sawin Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Number of preferred spaces in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Lisa Sawin Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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VRP vs 62MZCalc in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Robert Robison LEED Manager Robison Engineering Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Views in an existing building in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Nancy Henderson Managing Partner ArchEcology Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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50,000SF threshold for CxA eligibility in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
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Gary Caraway Project Landscape Architect AMEC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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What are the requirements for the inspectors? in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
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Jose Gonzalez EIT, LEED AP MB Development Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Balancing required for LEED enhanced Cx credit in NC v2.2? in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Cristian Harbaugh Mechanical Engineer - H.F.Lenz Company Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Building Envelop Requirement on Manufacturing facility in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: What is wrong with the form for metering faucets? in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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The most stringent rate for vehicles in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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milton muñiz arquitecto instituto mexicano del edificio sustentable ac Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: LBNL Window Software in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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BEATRIZ BARREIRO ARCHITECT BIOMAH Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Brownfield site in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Lisa Sawin Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Number of preferred spaces in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Lisa Sawin Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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VRP vs 62MZCalc in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Robert Robison LEED Manager Robison Engineering Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Views in an existing building in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
184 |
Nancy Henderson Managing Partner ArchEcology Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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50,000SF threshold for CxA eligibility in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
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Gary Caraway Project Landscape Architect AMEC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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What are the requirements for the inspectors? in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
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Jose Gonzalez EIT, LEED AP MB Development Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Balancing required for LEED enhanced Cx credit in NC v2.2? in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Cristian Harbaugh Mechanical Engineer - H.F.Lenz Company Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Building Envelop Requirement on Manufacturing facility in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: What is wrong with the form for metering faucets? in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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The alternative commuting transportation survey in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation |
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Linh Huynh Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Number of Testing Points in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
139 |
BKSK Architect BKSK Architects Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: LEED MV Credits compliance with Option D in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
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Ameet AA Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Non-Enclosed Garage in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Dylan Connelly Senior Mechanical Engineer Glumac Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: Cork Plank Flooring in CI 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: O1:Interior Lighting Power Density part of Mandatory Provisions? in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - 2010 in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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George Abou Adal Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: SMAQMD 1168 vs EPA Method 110 in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Geraldine Seguela RAIA Architect/Sustainability Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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RE: VAV system required for small DX? in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Elizabeth Powers Principal O'Brien & Company Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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EBOM changes explored in more depth in July 2010 LEED Addenda Published by USGBC |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Jul 27, 2010 |
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RE: Construction phase in Changes after Design Submittal |
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Scott Bowman Principal KJWW Engineering Consultants Tue, Jul 27, 2010 |
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RE: Manufactured Offices? in ASHRAE 90.1- 2.3 |
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Jun Hashimoto RLA, LEED-AP Mon, Jul 26, 2010 |
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RE: Length of construction project in EBOM or NC? When is it too late to utilize the NC rating system? |
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Thomas Boyd MEP Construction Manager Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC Sat, Jul 24, 2010 |
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RE: Also, fees... in Switching from NC to EB |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 24, 2010 |
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RE: LEED for Healthcare date in Healthcare |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 24, 2010 |
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looking for this in LEED Reference Guides in MRc4 Referenced Standards : FTC vs. ISO |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 24, 2010 |
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From the current FAQ located in About Regional Priority Credits |
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Tim Rogers Designer The Clark Enersen Partners Wed, Jul 21, 2010 |
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by Billy Ng Fri, Jul 23, 2010 |
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LEEDONLINE V3 in Great Tips on LEED Online v3 |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jul 20, 2010 |
| New Unlocked LEED Checklists from USGBC | - |
by Tristan Roberts Mon, Jul 19, 2010 |
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ERB-approved in How to get certified to teach a CEU? |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 19, 2010 |
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post to specific forums in LEED process: Middle East |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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check with GBCI in Vertically Attached Building |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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work under IDc1 in Construction Waste Management |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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LEED Online roles in project team administration |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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post to EAp2 or EAc1 forum in innovation in design credit for reduction in peak energy load |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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see LEED CMP webinar in CE Hours |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 12, 2010 |
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RE: No hard deadline in Qualifying Period for LEED certification |
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Grace Ming ESD Consultant Tue, Jul 6, 2010 |
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U values and ci for Climate Zone 2 in U values and ci for Climate Zone 2 - This is a tropical country! |
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Christopher Schaffner Principal The Green Engineer, LLP Fri, Jul 2, 2010 |
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RE: Composite materials in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Anne Nicklin Executive Director Building Materials Reuse Association Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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Laminate in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
46 | 100 |
Brian Smith CDT, QCM LEED AP BD+C BIM Street - Sustainable Intelligent Design, LLC Thu, Sep 30, 2010 |
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RE: LEED CI: Existing base HVAC equipment w/ new ducting & controls in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
45 | 262 |
Paul Conrad Energy Engineer CLEAResult Consulting Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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RE: 50 % Pervious Pavement or Each Paver need to be 50% Pervious? in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
45 | 117 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: MR Materials Credits (recycled/reuse/regional/biobased) in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
45 | 97 |
Linda Smithe Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: Non-centralised AC for office tower in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
45 | 249 |
Julian Bott Principal Design Consultant Cundall Hong Kong Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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HVAC Zone deffinition in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
45 | 23 |
David Grosdeck Property Manager Cassidy Turley Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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RE: SS C4 2008 v2 in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation |
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Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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RE: FTE for hotel guests in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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Preventive maintenance program in EBOM 2009 WEp1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
45 | 176 |
Rachael McClain Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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VOC Budget - General Question in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
45 | 157 |
Jonathan Weiss Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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RE: Proposing different "services" in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
45 | 97 |
Larry Jones Associate Atelier Ten Thu, Sep 9, 2010 |
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Late ESC-Plan implementation for SSp.1 in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
45 | 124 |
Jaime Esteban Undurraga Ingenieria Blanda S.A Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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Blowdown water for irrigation? in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Dec 28, 2009 |
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Entry System Grates with Carpet strips? in NC v2.2 EQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet Systems |
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Shannon Roberts Project Manager, Sustainable Design Services HDR Architecture, Inc. Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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LEED Campus Certification with complex buildings conditions in Understanding the Cost of LEED Project Certification |
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Alejandro Matos LEED-AP ADDS Tue, Jun 28, 2011 |
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RE: Existing Equipment in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances |
44 | 137 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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EAc2.1 and EAc2.2 performance periods and compliance in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation |
44 | 25 |
Lynette Liboy Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Metering in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
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Paul C Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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RE: July 2010 Addendum applies MERV 13 filtration to OA stream only? in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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WEc2 question in Re certification Charges |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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LEED ND - Construction Credits in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Shakir Ismail Sustainability Associate KEO International Consultants Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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The most stringent rate for vehicles in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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milton muñiz arquitecto instituto mexicano del edificio sustentable ac Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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VRP vs 62MZCalc in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
263 |
Robert Robison LEED Manager Robison Engineering Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Multiple Bulidings within LEED Project Boundary in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
171 |
Emanuele Incorvaia Sustainability Coordinator Burns & McDonnell Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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50,000SF threshold for CxA eligibility in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
123 |
Gary Caraway Project Landscape Architect AMEC Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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What are the requirements for the inspectors? in NC 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
124 |
Jose Gonzalez EIT, LEED AP MB Development Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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The alternative commuting transportation survey in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation |
186 |
Linh Huynh Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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LEED 2012 Ballot in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum |
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Jackie Evans Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Number of Testing Points in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
139 |
BKSK Architect BKSK Architects Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Public Metering/Autocontrol Lavatory Faucets in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Gabriele E. Bibee Architectural Intern Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - 2010 in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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George Abou Adal Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - 2010 in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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George Abou Adal Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Anticipated Project Type in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Albert Sagrera Architect Societat Organica Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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FTE Hotel Calculations in Calculating FTEs |
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Steven Rowland Architect White Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Becker Acroma Ultra Hide Primer (ND52003G) in CI 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Lee Chin Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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Community Gardens as Habitat? in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
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Narada Golden Director YR&G Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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What is the SRI Value of Plants on a Green Roof? in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Brooks Critchfield Principal Open Field Designs, Inc. Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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"Vehicles" included in count for SSc4.3 in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Bob Cummings Project Architect, LEED AP Ganflec Architects Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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Public transportation access - SSc4.1 in LEED for Healthcare forum - LEED-HC users welcome! |
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Emil Andersson Skanska Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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