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RE: MRc4 and MRc7 in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Hot Water - 3 Fuel Sources - Baseline Model in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,371 |
Fabiano Ferreira Sustainability Consultancy Services Cushman & Wakefield Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey |
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Heather Reiners MetroPool Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Interior Places of Respite in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite |
4 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Core & Shell: Electricity Use in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
42 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
106 |
Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Change in Owner signature in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms |
44 |
Green Domus Green Domus Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
148 |
Michelle Eisenhauer Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: CalGreen and LEED Requirements for SSc4.3 in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
213 |
Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
246 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
18 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Healthcare Prereq 1 Fixtures and Calcs in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
407 |
Derek Sylvia Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: WC's in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
159 |
OSCAR DE LA RED LEED AP BD+C PROMEC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: VOCs emissions after given number of days in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
63 |
Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: MRc4 and MRc7 in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
267 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Hot Water - 3 Fuel Sources - Baseline Model in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,371 |
Fabiano Ferreira Sustainability Consultancy Services Cushman & Wakefield Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Interior Places of Respite in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite |
4 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Core & Shell: Electricity Use in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
42 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
106 |
Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
148 |
Michelle Eisenhauer Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: CalGreen and LEED Requirements for SSc4.3 in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
213 |
Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
246 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Healthcare Prereq 1 Fixtures and Calcs in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
407 |
Derek Sylvia Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: WC's in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
159 |
OSCAR DE LA RED LEED AP BD+C PROMEC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: VOCs emissions after given number of days in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
63 |
Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
367 |
SW LEE LEED AP Thu, May 23, 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: 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 |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
18 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
24 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Thu, May 23, 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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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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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: Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
325 | 55 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
325 | 84 |
Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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RE: Process water for EP point in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
325 | 55 |
Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Dec 23, 2009 |
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Tenant spaces are simple, right? in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
323 | 58 |
Richard McKay Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
321 | 42 |
Gunnar Hubbard, AIA, LEED Fellow Principal Thornton Tomasetti Fri, Sep 25, 2009 |
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RE: Retail space parking in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
319 | 84 |
Devon Bertram Sustainability Manager YR&G Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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Low VOC in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
316 | 55 |
Rona Easton HOK Thu, Nov 12, 2009 |
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Interior renovation within a single tenant building in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
316 | 84 |
Peter Doo Doo Consulting LLC Tue, Nov 17, 2009 |
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RE: Interior renovation within a single tenant building in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
313 | 84 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Tue, Dec 8, 2009 |
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Site Master Plan - Recalculations in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan |
313 | 19 |
Erik Bergstrom Green Building Associate Mon, Dec 7, 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 |
310 | 55 |
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 |
309 | 55 |
Joshua Radoff Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author YRG sustainability Wed, Sep 30, 2009 |
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Master Plan:Open Space in Schools 2009 SSc9: Site Master Plan |
308 | 19 |
Erik Bergstrom Green Building Associate Wed, Dec 9, 2009 |
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Creating the Floor Plan to show direct access to views in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
307 | 55 |
Kim Pomeranz Thu, Oct 8, 2009 |
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Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
306 | 42 |
Pia Öhrling WSP Mon, Sep 21, 2009 |
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RE: M&V plan required for case 1, or not? in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification |
305 | 74 |
Dave Intner Firmitas Architecture & Planning Mon, Dec 21, 2009 |
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RE: Is this a typo? in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood |
304 | 23 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 29, 2009 |
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RE: Retail space parking in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
304 | 84 |
Devon Bertram Sustainability Manager YR&G Thu, Dec 10, 2009 |
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The Square Footage in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
303 | 62 |
Alejandro Alfaro Project Director Mexico PGAL Wed, Dec 9, 2009 |
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RE: CI IEQ p1 ASHRAE 62.1-2007 calculator in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
302 | 96 |
Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Wed, Nov 25, 2009 |
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SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey |
9 |
Heather Reiners MetroPool Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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No HVAC / Natural Ventilation - Unmet Hrs in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,371 |
Chad Coleman Project Manager Drew George & Partners Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Change in Owner signature in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms |
44 |
Green Domus Green Domus Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
148 |
Michelle Eisenhauer Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
18 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Healthcare Prereq 1 Fixtures and Calcs in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
407 |
Derek Sylvia Thu, May 23, 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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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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Street trees in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
46 |
Roland Le Roux Green Building Consultant 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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