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Submittal templates in metric Units in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 25, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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TOMAS URIBE PROJECT MANAGER SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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When to submit for construction Review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Jon Quigley Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Gravel in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Crissy Tsai Sustainability Coordinator Webcor Builders Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
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Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Michael DeVuono T&M Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Spray insulation in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Cost of a whole building LCA and providers? in Pilot Credit 1: Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials |
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Frances Yang Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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RE: Calibration report in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
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Barry Giles Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M BuildingWise LLC Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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Using greywater for all flush-fixtures in Schools 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
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Shakir Ismail Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C) KEO International Consultants Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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Enough for credit compliance in CS 2009 IEQc6: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Mathilda Jonsson Environmental Certification Engineer Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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RE: Purchased and Installed Systems? in CS 2009 IEQc7: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Omar Katanani Tue, Apr 9, 2013 |
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RE: prison facility with no zoning in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Peter Doo Doo Consulting LLC Mon, Apr 8, 2013 |
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RE: LEED AP Consultant Fee in EBOM 2009 IOc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Rodney Berry Mon, Apr 8, 2013 |
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RE: Roof Mounted Sky Lights in NC v2.2 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, Apr 8, 2013 |
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RE: Dedicated exhaust in areas of chemical storage- Janitor's closet in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program |
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Trista Little Sustainability Manager YR&G Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |
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RE: On-site- must there be a program for maintenance? in EBOM 2009 SSc5: Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat |
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Trista Little Sustainability Manager YR&G Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |
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RE: Additions in Healthcare-v2009: Hazardous material removal or encapsulation (renovations only) |
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Catherine Blakemore Architect, LEED AP BC+D HOLT Architects Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |
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RE: Question about a Review Comment in Schools 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |
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Commercial kitchen cooling equipment in CS 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Mathilda Jonsson Environmental Certification Engineer Thu, Apr 4, 2013 |
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RE: C&S ventilation in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Jean-Baptiste Noel ESD Operations Manager Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd. Wed, Apr 3, 2013 |
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Bicycle racks and chaging rooms underground in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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EXTRACTION DUCTS AND FANS in CS 2009 IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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RE: International Projects - Environmental Site Assesment in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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RE: What to do if no EAc1.3? in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power |
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Darrell Sommerlatt Mon, Apr 1, 2013 |
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RE: Building flush out for several small alterations in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.5: IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management for Facility Alterations and Additions |
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Julie Pollack Principal/Owner Stewart-Pollack Design Associates Fri, Mar 29, 2013 |
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RE: Clarification for Conference Room in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.2: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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RE: rating system and credit in Calculating Waste Diversion Rates for a Modular Factory |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 21, 2011 |
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RE: MR Credit - Environmentally Preferable Structure and Enclosure in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Materials & Resources (MR) Section |
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Keith Lindemulder Environmental Business Development- LEED AP BD&C Nucor Thu, Sep 15, 2011 |
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RE: Poured concrete is not an air in Is poured concrete an air barrier material? |
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Aaron Ashley Thu, Sep 15, 2011 |
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Sorry, late thread in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Section |
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Jeff Chapman EcoDesigner Kirksey Fri, Oct 28, 2011 |
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Development Density and Diverse Uses - Option 3 in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section |
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Megan Koehler KMD Architects Wed, Sep 14, 2011 |
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RE: Re:Regional Priority Credit in Regional Priority Credit |
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Sue Barnett Principal Sue Barnett Sustainable Design Wed, Sep 14, 2011 |
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RE: In the past, the published in How long does it take for USGBC to do the LEED design & construction review? |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Fri, Sep 9, 2011 |
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v2.0 timeline in Deadline to tackle USGBC review |
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Daniela Castro Salgado LEED AP BD+C / Sustainability Coordinator Edmonds International Ltd Thu, Sep 8, 2011 |
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by Christopher Rober... Thu, Sep 8, 2011 |
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RE: Another question on a similar in EBOM WEp1 and showers/showerheads |
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Jeff Benavides Sr. Project Manager ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability Wed, Sep 7, 2011 |
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RE: LEED tenant manual in Tenant Manual for LEED New development in Core & Shell |
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Ivan Ora Sales Manager Tulipan Grupa Fri, Sep 2, 2011 |
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Performance Period for EBOM v2 - using more than the minimum in Performance Period LEED EBOM |
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Tyra Sorensen Thu, Sep 1, 2011 |
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RE: LEED definition of weatherproofing system in "Within the Weatherproofing System" at walls |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Aug 31, 2011 |
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RE: Good riddance in $100M Lawsuit Against LEED Dismissed by Federal Judge |
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James Thornton Project Manager, Commissioning Group ccrd Thu, Aug 18, 2011 |
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Hard copy signatures in Owner Required Signatory - USGBC soliciting feedback |
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Mike Barker Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer BuildingPhysics South Africa Tue, Aug 16, 2011 |
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RE: email reviewer in Can You Refute Credit Denial Prior To the Appeal Stage? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Aug 9, 2011 |
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RE: Re: Cancellation of project review in Regarding Cancellation of project review |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Aug 8, 2011 |
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RE: certifications for cleaning products in ID credit Green Cleaning and Maintenance |
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Patrice Coffman Sustainability Coordinator UC Davis Student Housing Thu, Aug 4, 2011 |
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RE: Current registered project shifts to New Rating Systems in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Mar 6, 2012 |
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contacting reviewer in Contacting the Reviewer |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 30, 2011 |
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RE: Grey Water for Flushing in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Jutta Berns-Mumbi principal ecocentric cc Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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Aluminum in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials |
88 | 105 |
Paul Duffy glaserworks Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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Synergy with EAcr6: Green Power and EAcr1: Optimize Energy in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
88 | 31 |
Summer Gorder Owner ecoREAL Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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RE: 75% COMPLIANCE area in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof |
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Paul C Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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RE: leed pilot credits - we need your help! in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management |
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Batya Metalitz Manager, LEED Technical Development USGBC Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: 100 year flood for project outside US? in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
87 | 56 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Tue, Sep 28, 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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RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
87 | 43 |
Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Apr 16, 2010 |
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RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Nov 23, 2010 |
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RE: Independent review of contractors submittals in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Chris Ladner Partner Viridian Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management |
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Ashley Miele President J&A Associates Engineers and Managers Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: non-project specific RECs in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power |
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Jacob Arlein Director of Energy Services Environmental Building Strategies Thu, Sep 9, 2010 |
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Smoking area in retail area in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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GABRIEL MORALES Architect Grupo Syasa Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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RE: Permanent Monitoring System for Thermal Comfort Verification in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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Excluding Kitchens in Regularly Occupied Spaces in Schools 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Renee Shirey Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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Zero Blowdown Technology for Cooling Towers - No Chemicals in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management |
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Ashley Miele President J&A Associates Engineers and Managers Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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Anti-termite Treatment in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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KC Rat ESG Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: Anti-termite Treatment in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
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Sherry Bonelli LEED Project Manager/Consultant BudSprout LLC -- SucceedAtLEED.com Mon, Nov 22, 2010 |
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RE: non-project specific RECs in CI 2009 EAc4: Green Power |
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John Bauer Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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What exactly is a medical furnishing? in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings |
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Catherine Blakemore Architect, LEED AP BC+D HOLT Architects Mon, Mar 11, 2013 |
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Manual/ Automatic irrigation required in Healthcare-v2009: Water efficient landscaping - no potable water use or no irrigation |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, Mar 8, 2013 |
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ASHRAE Standard 55 User's Manual in development in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Lindsay Austrom Mechanical Engineer Stantec Thu, Mar 7, 2013 |
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Benchmark or industry standard for equipment not listed in table in Schools 2009 WEc4: Process Water Use Reduction |
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Ameet AA Thu, Mar 7, 2013 |
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Integrative process in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Wed, Mar 6, 2013 |
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Gold Leaf Size in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Jayme Van Oot Wed, Mar 6, 2013 |
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Comments not addressed in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Mar 5, 2013 |
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Documents/ details needed for alternative compliance path in NC v2.2 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Mark Meaders Sustainable Design Project Manager HDR Architecture, Inc. Tue, Mar 5, 2013 |
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LEDs compared to their counterpart flourescent in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps |
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Victor Avedano Principal JALRW Eng. Group Inc. Mon, Mar 4, 2013 |
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LEED AP Credentialing Maintenance Procedures in Webcast Video: – LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have |
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Michelle Diller Sustainable Design Solutions Project Manager HDR Architecture Fri, Mar 1, 2013 |
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Low Anual Rainfall Average in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Ronald Dean Sumac Inc. Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Change in National Membership Organization in New USGBC Membership Fee Structure |
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Michael Smithing Director - Green Building Advisory Colliers International Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Vehicle Maintenance Facilities - Lighting in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
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Carlton Ross Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Does CARB certification meet the Requirements? in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Erika Duran LEED Coordinator Dagher Engineering Tue, Feb 26, 2013 |
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U.S.G.B.C. definiton of residential in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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LEED CI v2: transfer to v3, EBOM, or can't certificate? in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Richard Cuebas Integra Design Group, Architects & Engineers, PSC Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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the new formaldehyde rule in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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Minimum MEP system & Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Kerrie Racicot Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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How to include Parking Ramp Energy Use in Small Bldg? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Kevin Flynn President, AIA, LEED AP BD&C EcoDEEP Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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lighting controls in Retail–CI-v2009: Optimize energy performance - lighting controls |
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ARGIA ARROYO BUGANZA Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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