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RE: FSC 100% Pure Wood Doors in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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ADRIENN GELESZ LEED AP ABUD Engineering Ltd. Thu, Jun 20, 2013 |
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RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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jaume balana quadrant Thu, Jun 20, 2013 |
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How many signs are required for preferred parking? in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Susan Di Giulio Project Manager Zinner Consultants Thu, Jun 20, 2013 |
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Slate Porcelain Tiles in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Benj Herrera LEED AP BD+C Thu, Jun 20, 2013 |
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Secure parking garage/room in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Phillip Cook WGE Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Duct adhesives in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Extended Stay? in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Sara Neff Director, Sustainability Programs Kilroy Realty Corporation Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Recycling Rooms in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data |
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Mike Stopka Director of Sustainability Solomon Cordwell Buenz Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables |
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Jeff Benavides Sr. Project Manager ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: E Cigarettes in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Occupant feedback in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy |
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Sheryl Swartzle LEED administration TLC Engineering for Architecture Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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retention basin and infiltration on site in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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ADRIENN GELESZ LEED AP ABUD Engineering Ltd. Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Modelling Basement Parking in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Submit a Low Mercury ID Credit in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Clara Pistoni Sustainability Consultant Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Connection of sidewalks in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
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Karyn Rodrigues Architect consultant, LEED AP-ND, BD+C Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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Programs for ASHRAE 55 in NC v2.2 EQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Patrick MacPherson PC Sustainable Design Consulting Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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RE: Mercury and Flyash in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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Minimum square area for facility alteration/ addition in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.5: IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management for Facility Alterations and Additions |
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Magda Aghababyan CEO Co-Energi (Pvt) Ltd. Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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RE: Gym Memberships and shower access for C&S in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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John McFarland Director of Operations WorkingBuildings, LLC Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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RE: Cooling Tower Submetering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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RE: Projects with basements in Healthcare-v2009: Daylight and views - views |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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Section 1.4: Mechanical System Design Criteria in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Nick Chiarelli Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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RE: mr5 - 500 mile radius in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Sara Axon Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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RE: Corrective Action for Thermal Comfort Survey in Schools 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Ahmed Younis Instrumentation and Control Engineer Dar Al Handasah Mon, Jun 3, 2013 |
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RE: Non-US Projects in CI 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: Design Build Contractual Question- EAc3 in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: Concrete flat ties in NC v2.2 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: Upper and lower roof in Healthcare-v2009: Heat island effect - roof |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: Proving compliance for a C&S project in CS 2009 IEQc6: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
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Emil Andersson Green Certification Coordinator Skanska Sweden Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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RE: water treatment outside LEED project boundary in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
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Yasir Nurrahman Mr. Yasir PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant Fri, May 31, 2013 |
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Energy Model using ECB Method with Existing AHU in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Mark Stromberg Thu, May 30, 2013 |
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RE: SSc2 option 2 in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Thu, May 30, 2013 |
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RE: Pilot credit in ND-v2009: Innovation and exemplary performance |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Thu, May 30, 2013 |
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RE: LEED EBOM: India in assistance for overseas projects |
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sanjay vashishtha Dr. Firstgreen Consulting Thu, Jul 12, 2012 |
| First LEED-ND Platinum Certification for NYC at Columbia University | - |
by Erin Weaver Wed, Jul 11, 2012 |
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LEED for Existing Homes in LEED for EB- O&M for Homes |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 2, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Online Issues in leedonline.com access - is it possible??? |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Jun 29, 2012 |
| LEED “Certifiable” Specifications: 4 Approaches | - |
by Tristan Roberts Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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ACP Process : BREEAM equivalency in LEED Now Recognizes Energy Credits from BREEAM |
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CHRISTOPHE MATHIEU Sustainable Design And Construction Consultants, Paris, France greenaffair Mon, Jun 25, 2012 |
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RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success? in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4 |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Thu, Jun 14, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Specifications in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Wed, Jun 20, 2012 |
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Dan, in LEED Submittal Forms, Beta to v3 |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Jun 12, 2012 |
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RE: 4th edition vs. 3rd edition in More Money, Less Guesswork: ITE Parking Generation Study and SSc4.4 |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Thu, Jun 21, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Online Access to Certified Projects in LEED Online Access to Certified Projects |
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Matt Bartner Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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RE: 4th comment period open in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum |
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Barry Giles Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M BuildingWise LLC Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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RE: LEED certification in China in Hi from China LEED engineer |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Sat, May 5, 2012 |
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retaining LEED certification in Loss of LEED Certification after renovating? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 1, 2012 |
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Reference Guide E-Books need to be editable or updated by USGBC in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Tue, May 1, 2012 |
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RE: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Fri, Apr 27, 2012 |
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RE: Fundamental Commissioning in LEED 2012 – 2nd Public Comment – Performance (PF) Section |
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Daniel Forino Sustainability Engineering Horizon Engineering Associates Thu, Apr 19, 2012 |
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RE: GSF with demolition in Demolition of Existing Building |
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Clint Newton Project Manager Spillman Farmer Architects Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
| BREEAM Equivalency for LEED Projects | - |
by Deon Glaser Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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RE: Specific Forum in The Certification of an Institutional Building |
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Marco Antonio Sustainability Manager Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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RE: Regionally manufactured materials in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
237 | 154 |
Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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understanding the Daylight Factor method in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
236 | 112 |
Alex Warburton Sat, Jan 9, 2010 |
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Points available for EQ pr2 (ETS control)? in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
236 | 190 |
jeff gaines manager of programming and planning albert kahn associates, inc. Thu, Sep 24, 2009 |
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Concrete Sealer in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
235 | 154 |
Adolfo Silva Principal Ecovert Corporation Thu, Nov 19, 2009 |
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RE: Dormitory that is No Smoking in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
233 | 190 |
Ben Stanley Sustainability Manager YRG sustainability Fri, Jan 29, 2010 |
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Janitor Sinks in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
232 | 175 |
Eric Doyle Project Administrator Catalyst Partners Tue, Jan 19, 2010 |
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Motel-style dormitory with smoking rooms in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
231 | 190 |
Kimberly Frith Sustainability Consultant Alto Sustainability, LLC Wed, Jan 20, 2010 |
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RE: Hospital water use? in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
231 | 76 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Mon, Feb 1, 2010 |
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ANSI S12.60-2002 - Not required? in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance |
229 | 124 |
John Dunn President 2D Innovations Sat, Nov 14, 2009 |
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No extra points available for EQp2 in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
227 | 190 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Fri, Sep 25, 2009 |
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The Naming of Options, and Knowing Which Applies to You in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance |
226 | 99 |
Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Tue, Jan 5, 2010 |
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Comprehensive Info on Green Roofs in Green Roofs |
226 | 14 |
Jim Newman Principal Linnean Solutions Fri, Oct 30, 2009 |
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USGBC provides additional guidance in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
225 | 175 |
Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Thu, Dec 3, 2009 |
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RECs providers... in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy |
224 | 68 |
Jared Silliker Owner Silliker + Partners Tue, Jan 26, 2010 |
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RE: Illogical ETS requirement for existing non-res. buildings? in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
223 | 190 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Dec 10, 2009 |
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RE: Grabbing a non-contiguous park in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
222 | 146 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Wed, Feb 3, 2010 |
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RE: USGBC provides additional guidance in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
221 | 175 |
Dave Intner Firmitas Architecture & Planning Mon, Dec 21, 2009 |
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Illogical ETS requirement for existing non-res. buildings? in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
221 | 190 |
John Burnett FAC-LEEDership Wed, Dec 9, 2009 |
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RE: Motel-style dormitory with smoking rooms in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
220 | 190 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 20, 2010 |
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RE: Calculating FTE/Transients for Hospital environments in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
217 | 76 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Wed, Feb 3, 2010 |
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Leakage Rate in v5 Form in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
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Andy Rhoades Partner Leading Edge Consulting Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Vertical addition to a hotel - site boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
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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 |
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Maria Porter Environmental Certification Engineer Skanska Sweden Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
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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 |
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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 |
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padraic o connell Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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CS - Residential Building in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data |
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CRolim Engenharia Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Vertical addition to a hotel project in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space |
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Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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green roof cover - ivy in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Mario Pinoli Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Room by Room flush-out Calculations in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Who develops the plan for corrective action? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Nicole Kimoto Architects Pacific, Inc. Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Allowable VOC in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Mike Stopka Director of Sustainability Solomon Cordwell Buenz Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Comprehensive waste management program in CS 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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"wood wars" in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
245 |
Doreen Kruschina Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Municipal tertiary treated water transported in on tankers? in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
239 |
Natalie Tan Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Material reuse based on cost or volume in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse |
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Mahbuba Khan President MnKhan Architects PLLC Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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LEED vs Global Green vs The next rating system in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Wyan DeFilippo LEED AP BD+C Green Work Experience Wed, May 15, 2013 |
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Timeline on reports in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Hugh Hagues University Centers Assist. Director University of California, San Diego Wed, May 15, 2013 |
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Contact your senators! in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Michelle Robinson Re:Vision Architecture Wed, May 15, 2013 |
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Carbon Offsets (Green-e Equivalent) in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy |
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Henrique Mendes Mr. Green Domus Wed, May 15, 2013 |
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