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RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
119 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Tenant lease clauses in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
158 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
172 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
7 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Streamlined Path in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
164 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
367 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior window shades controllability in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting |
2 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials |
3 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
5 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
819 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
265 |
Joel McCreary Principal McCreary/Snow Architects, PA Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
171 |
Larissa Oaks Specialist, LEED USGBC Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
24 |
Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
101 |
Rebecca Grant Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
119 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Tenant lease clauses in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
158 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
172 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
7 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Streamlined Path in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
164 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
367 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior window shades controllability in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting |
2 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials |
3 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
5 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
819 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
265 |
Joel McCreary Principal McCreary/Snow Architects, PA Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
171 |
Larissa Oaks Specialist, LEED USGBC Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
33 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
24 |
Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
101 |
Rebecca Grant Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: minimum required irrigated area in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
76 |
Kris Phillips Architect Arcadis Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: No Smoking Signs in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
189 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,362 |
HOUCINE TLEMSANI Mechanical Designer MEP Engineering Solutions, Inc Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
366 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: PV's special rate in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
104 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Help, please in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
117 |
Stefanie Hoffmann HAAGA HELIA OY Ab Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Correction in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
15 |
Peggy White White + GreenSpec Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC |
45 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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LEED EB:OM in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
11 |
Lennart Lifvenhjelm Vasakronan AB Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
23 |
Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
94 |
Theresa Backhus Sites Technical Specialist USGBC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Project Participation in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
42 |
USGBC IP Account Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: LEED Online with Internet Explorer 10 in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
333 |
Megan Koehler KMD Architects Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1 in LEED Canada Forum |
14 |
Laura Long Project Manager NORR Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Performance Period starts after construction in Performance Period |
40 |
Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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LEED Campus vs LEED Schools vs LEED NC in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
331 |
Caroline Hedin Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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RE: (Jacob) Calculating for Future Growth in Calculating FTEs |
135 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 14, 2013 |
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RE: about that working group.... in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option |
36 |
Marian Keeler Senior Associate Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates Mon, May 13, 2013 |
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RE: Cannot login to LEED Online.. in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
103 |
Francisca Herrera Miranda & Nasi Mon, May 13, 2013 |
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RE: V4 implementation and '09 phase out in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
29 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, May 10, 2013 |
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RE: Master Site and different buidings certifications in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
318 |
Eric Anderson Technical Customer Service Specialist GBCI Fri, May 10, 2013 |
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Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement |
19 |
Julie Hendricks Director of EcoServices Kirksey Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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RE: BD&C Exam Prep in Earn CEUs on LEEDuser—With Ease |
2 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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RE: new database in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
27 |
Elizabeth Thompson LEED Specialist USGBC Mon, Apr 29, 2013 |
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Recycled Content Range in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
5 | 122 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Director of Sustainability Shangri-La Construction Thu, Feb 2, 2012 |
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RE: Recycled Content Range in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
5 | 122 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Feb 3, 2012 |
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School Crosswalk in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Carol Liebst Design Engineer Johnson Engineering Sat, Dec 15, 2012 |
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entrance lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Alicja Florczak Skanska Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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RE: entrance lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Alicja Florczak Skanska Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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RE: entrance lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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RE: Exterior Lighting? in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Hrvoje Kvasnicka Fri, Jul 20, 2012 |
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Exterior pool lighting in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Natalie Tan Sun, Mar 17, 2013 |
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Facade Lighting installed inside the building in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Mary Ann Santos Tue, Sep 4, 2012 |
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RE: Facade Lighting installed inside the building in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Wed, Sep 5, 2012 |
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RE: Exterior signage in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Fri, Oct 5, 2012 |
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RE: Is facade advertising included in illuminance simultions? in CS 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
5 | 103 |
Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Mon, Nov 26, 2012 |
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Feedback Survey in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy |
5 | 23 |
Melissa Wackerle Sustainability Manager The Beck Group Mon, Nov 5, 2012 |
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RE: Feedback Survey in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy |
5 | 23 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Nov 5, 2012 |
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RE: Feedback Survey in Pilot Credit 44: Ergonomics Strategy |
5 | 23 |
Melissa Wackerle Sustainability Manager The Beck Group Wed, Nov 21, 2012 |
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RE: EAc5 Measurement and Verification Option 3 in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
5 | 130 |
Dan Milewski Mon, Mar 4, 2013 |
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RE: EAc5 Measurement and Verification Option 3 in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
5 | 130 |
Dan Milewski Mon, Mar 4, 2013 |
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EAc 5.1 for CS tenant spaces in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building |
5 | 64 |
charles bell principal theGreenTeam, Inc. Wed, Sep 26, 2012 |
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RE: EAc 5.1 for CS tenant spaces in CS 2009 EAc5.1: Measurement and Verification—Base Building |
5 | 64 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Sep 26, 2012 |
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RE: Geothermal (Sometimes you're in, sometimes you're out!) in CS 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
5 | 37 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, Oct 5, 2012 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
7 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
24 |
Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Help, please in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
117 |
Stefanie Hoffmann HAAGA HELIA OY Ab Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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MRc4 and MRc7 in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
265 |
Ramon Watkins Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Street trees in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
46 |
Roland Le Roux Green Building Consultant Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
23 |
Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
121 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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sealant applied to clearance between double glazing in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
287 |
Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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porous or non-porous material in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
287 |
Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Just joined in with LEED in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
42 |
alex songs Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Leakage Rate in v5 Form in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
31 |
Andy Rhoades Partner Leading Edge Consulting Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Rainwater collection in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
163 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Vertical addition to a hotel - site boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
97 |
Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft? in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
48 |
Maria Porter Environmental Certification Engineer Skanska Sweden Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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water treatment outside LEED project boundary in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
76 |
Yasir Nurrahman Mr. Yasir PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
159 |
Susan Di Giulio Project Manager Zinner Consultants Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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changing prerequisite completed forms in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
8 |
Linda Francis President Francis Consulting Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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School addition - LEED Boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
97 |
padraic o connell Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1 in LEED Canada Forum |
14 |
Laura Long Project Manager NORR Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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CS - Residential Building in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data |
10 |
CRolim Engenharia Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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