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RE: Annual Rainfall Volume Calculation in NC v2.2 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: no FTE in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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What to do if no EAc1.3? in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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Division 12 included in CI 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Pilot Credit #44 Ergonomics Strategy - LEED User registration in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy |
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Cindy Davis Associate Principal Callison Architecture Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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by Curt Pascoe Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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LEED C+S determination in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Chris DeVolder 360 Architecture Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Office workspace with VAV in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Is Reused Wood Flooring Required to be Certified? in CI 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Tile Setting Adhesives and Grout in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: LEED CI 2009 states:
Project in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power |
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Daniel LeBlanc Senior Sustainability Manager YR&G Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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CALGreen Light Pollution Bulletin in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Feedback on the LEED 2009 ACPs for Projects Outside the U.S. in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Deon Glaser Director, LEED International Development U.S. Green Building Council Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: How to document the water use reduction for CS? in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Nena Elise Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Definition of densely occupied spaces in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Dylan Connelly Senior Mechanical Engineer Glumac Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Annual Rainfall Volume Calculation in NC v2.2 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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What to do if no EAc1.3? in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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Division 12 included in CI 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Pilot Credit #44 Ergonomics Strategy - LEED User registration in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy |
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Cindy Davis Associate Principal Callison Architecture Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Office workspace with VAV in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Is Reused Wood Flooring Required to be Certified? in CI 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Tile Setting Adhesives and Grout in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: LEED CI 2009 states:
Project in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power |
60 |
Daniel LeBlanc Senior Sustainability Manager YR&G Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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CALGreen Light Pollution Bulletin in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
223 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: How to document the water use reduction for CS? in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Nena Elise Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Definition of densely occupied spaces in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Dylan Connelly Senior Mechanical Engineer Glumac Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: WFR question in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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cecilia uri architect ffkr Architects Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Daylight Simulation at 9am and 3pm in NC 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Who can be the CxA in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Chris Ladner Partner Viridian Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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Finishing of Aluminum in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Phillip Shevchenko Architectural Products Manager Alabama Metal Industries Corporation Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Material VOC vs. Coating VOC? in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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More parking spaces than local zoning requirements in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: re: Using default occupancy v/s estimated occupancy in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Maria Lopez Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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GWP / ODP of Water & Lithium Bromide in NC 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
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Jens Apel Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Trellises? in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Simon .S Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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by Curt Pascoe Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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LEED C+S determination in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
121 |
Chris DeVolder 360 Architecture Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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RE: Feedback on the LEED 2009 ACPs for Projects Outside the U.S. in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
52 |
Deon Glaser Director, LEED International Development U.S. Green Building Council Fri, Jan 27, 2012 |
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WINDOWS SETBACK in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
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Camelot Colindres Mechanical Engineer SUSTAINABILITY & RESEARCH Fri, Jan 27, 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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Specific Forum in Select LEED NC or LEED CI |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Thu, Jan 26, 2012 |
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RE: LEED boundary changes permitted? in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Thu, Jan 26, 2012 |
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RE: LOv3 and Macs in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Tim Murray Sustainability Director Apollo BBC Thu, Jan 26, 2012 |
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Specific Forum in New Construction OR Major Renovations |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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RE: Appeal Process - Submitting all credits at once ? in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
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Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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RE: project budget in Budget and Historic Project Data |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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RE: Can you submit Design Appeal after Construction? in Review Appeal |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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by Heather Holdridge Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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FTE calculation for conference rooms in Calculating FTEs |
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Augusto Velazquez aceava Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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RE: Table PIf 3-1 in Project Information form |
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Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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RE: Appeals in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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Cost info on LEED EBOM in The Cost of LEED EBOM Re-certification |
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James Doyle Owner ConServe Fri, Jan 20, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Project Boundary Changes in Site Boundary |
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Daniela Castro Salgado LEED AP BD+C Edmonds International Ltd Fri, Jan 20, 2012 |
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Total project budget in LEED-CS v3 Precertification |
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Michael Dariane Thu, Jan 19, 2012 |
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Regionally manufactured materials in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
158 | 86 |
Carrie Gunzel Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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RE: Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
158 | 20 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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Dormitory that is No Smoking in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
157 | 93 |
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 |
154 | 29 |
Richard McKay Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
153 | 93 |
Tristan Roberts Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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EAc2 template missing an "add row" button in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
152 | 95 |
Marian Keeler Senior Associate Simon & Associates, Inc. Thu, Nov 19, 2009 |
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RE: Process water for EP point in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
152 | 41 |
Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Dec 23, 2009 |
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RE: Option B and D in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
152 | 86 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
152 | 20 |
Rona Easton HOK Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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M&V and metering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
151 | 86 |
Michael Zaloudek Wed, Nov 18, 2009 |
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RE: Is this a typo? in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood |
151 | 14 |
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 |
150 | 75 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional KEMA Services, Inc. Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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RE: 2-Year, 24 Hour Storm Data in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control |
150 | 72 |
Jenny Carney Principal YRG sustainability Fri, Jul 31, 2009 |
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RE: 7th ed. Massachusetts Building Code and ASHRAE 62.1-2004 in NC 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation |
150 | 36 |
Paul Girello Fri, Jan 22, 2010 |
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RE: CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
149 | 52 |
Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Wed, Nov 25, 2009 |
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RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
149 | 56 |
Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
149 | 19 |
Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Fri, Sep 25, 2009 |
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RE: Question Regarding Requirements in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
149 | 44 |
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 |
149 | 44 |
Kim Pomeranz Thu, Oct 8, 2009 |
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RE: Pin-based CFL's in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps |
148 | 86 |
Drew Johnson LEED AP O+M Tue, Dec 29, 2009 |
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Residential Bath Lavs in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
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Jeremy Kuhre Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager Sustainable Solutions Corporation Wed, Nov 23, 2011 |
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RE: Table PIf 3-1 in Project Information form |
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Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Fri, Nov 18, 2011 |
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LEED for Homes - OPR ? in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
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Mike Barker Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer BuildingPhysics South Africa Tue, Oct 11, 2011 |
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Thermal Comfort credit 7.1 - Version 2.2 in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Bonifacio Atienza Design Leader EDG2,Inc. Thu, Sep 29, 2011 |
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EA 6.1 Good HVAC Design and Installation in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
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Ricky Li Thu, Sep 15, 2011 |
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IEQc5 in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Naten Maniktala Fri, Jul 29, 2011 |
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Grout in Non-Ceramic Tile Adhesive Use in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Tony Dodson Wed, Jun 1, 2011 |
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SS Credit 7.1 - Calculating shade in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Kristine House Calibre Engineering, Inc. Tue, Apr 26, 2011 |
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EA c2 Onsite Renewable output better than projected in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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Karen Joslin principal Joslin Consulting Wed, Apr 20, 2011 |
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RE: PVC Welding compared to adhesive primer for plastic in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
124 |
Carrie Bradley Mon, Apr 18, 2011 |
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Deviation from Default TSS Removal Efficiency in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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Rich Gifaldi Sustainability Manager USACE Mon, Apr 18, 2011 |
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Waterfront sites in Site Boundary |
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James Weingarten Electrical Designer MEP Associates Thu, Apr 14, 2011 |
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Recertification in Recertification |
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Simon .S Sun, Apr 10, 2011 |
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RE: are mixed use projects allowed? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Jeff Marshall The EcoLogic Studio Thu, Apr 7, 2011 |
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How does LEED view buildings designed per UFC? in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
319 |
Kevin O'Brien Mechanical Engineer Atlantic Design Group Tue, Apr 5, 2011 |
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Shade from future tree canopy within 5 years in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
114 |
Michael Esposito Architect-AIA, LEED AP ADW Architects Mon, Mar 28, 2011 |
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RE: "N/A" VOCs in NC v2.2 EQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Mark McIsaac Purchaser Univex Group of Companies Thu, Mar 17, 2011 |
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CO2 sensor issue in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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G B Sun, Mar 13, 2011 |
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EAc3 Exemplary Performance in CS 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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BH . Fri, Mar 11, 2011 |
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Recyclables + Sensitive Paper Estimate? in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables |
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Paul C Fri, Mar 4, 2011 |
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