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RE: 7.1 and 7.2 Overlap? in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Frank Stoltz Senior Estimator Dale Corp Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Compliant vehicles not listed on ACEEE in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Covered Parking in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
397 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, May 20, 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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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
115 |
Michele Riberdy Senior Project Manager Viridian Energy & Environmental Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Remediation prior to project start date in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Signage in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
211 |
Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Acoustics study in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
357 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Commingled Review Comment in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
251 |
Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Beehives on rooftops – ID credit? in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
116 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Percantage Make-Up in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz 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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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 Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: 7.1 and 7.2 Overlap? in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
162 |
Frank Stoltz Senior Estimator Dale Corp Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Compliant vehicles not listed on ACEEE in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
51 |
Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Covered Parking in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
397 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
115 |
Michele Riberdy Senior Project Manager Viridian Energy & Environmental Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Remediation prior to project start date in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
65 |
Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Signage in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
211 |
Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: SSc2 Site Area vs LEED Project Boundry in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Acoustics study in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
357 |
Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Commingled Review Comment in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
251 |
Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Beehives on rooftops – ID credit? in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
116 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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RE: Percantage Make-Up in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz 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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Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2) in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
96 |
Prabhu Jaysingh Sun, May 19, 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 |
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Linda Francis President Francis Consulting Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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RE: Casework in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
238 |
Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Lyle Axelarris Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M Design Alaska Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
169 |
Brett Farbstein Commissioning Engineer AKF Group Fri, May 17, 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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RE: Good to know in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Paula Melton Managing Editor BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Canada-NC 1.0 -- EAc1 in LEED Canada Forum |
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Laura Long Project Manager NORR Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Performance Period starts after construction in Performance Period |
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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 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 14, 2013 |
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RE: U-Value Units Conversion in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
116 |
Daniela Castro Salgado LEED AP BD+C / Sustainability Coordinator Edmonds International Ltd Tue, May 14, 2013 |
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RE: about that working group.... in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Eric Anderson Technical Customer Service Specialist GBCI Fri, May 10, 2013 |
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LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
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Jeff Zunt THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement |
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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 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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RE: What is a self-reported course that qualifies for CMP in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
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Erin Emery Hartz Manager, Marketing & Product Development U.S. Green Building Council Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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RE: new database in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
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Elizabeth Thompson LEED Specialist USGBC Mon, Apr 29, 2013 |
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All LEED sample forms in Sample LEED Online credit forms |
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E H Sustainability Architect Mon, Apr 29, 2013 |
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RE: Title-24 and DES in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Wed, Apr 24, 2013 |
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RE: Can you submit Design Appeal after Construction? in Review Appeal |
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ERIC WANG Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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RE: Licensed Professional Exemption (LPE) - outside of USA in Licensed Professional Exemption |
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John Covello LEED and Sustainability Manager Development Management Group Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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Design Submittal - To do or not to do? in Design Submital - 1batch only ? |
10 | 15 |
Shannon Deeb Consultant Mac Company Sat, Apr 30, 2011 |
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Registering Projects in Registering Projects |
10 | 16 |
Elizabeth McPherson Principal McPherson Environmental Resources Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Registering Projects in Registering Projects |
10 | 16 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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RE: Submit a review in Registering Projects |
10 | 16 |
Todd LaFreniere Project Manager FPI Mechanical Thu, Mar 10, 2011 |
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RE: Submit a review in Registering Projects |
10 | 16 |
Todd LaFreniere Project Manager FPI Mechanical Thu, Mar 10, 2011 |
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Min Energy Peformance- 75 Energy Star Rating for EB O&M in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section |
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Chris Munn Director, National Operations Chelsea Group, Ltd. Tue, Mar 20, 2012 |
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IAQ Concerns due to LEED boundary in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
10 | 17 |
Kunjan Shah Architect Wed, Feb 1, 2012 |
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Carpet Material ?? in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
10 | 17 |
Jan Senica Project Manager Healy Construction Services Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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Exposed duct insulation in open return plenum IAQ concern? in CI 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
10 | 17 |
Christina Fujii via Greengrade LEED Management Software Tue, Jul 24, 2012 |
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RE: Low Mercury Lighting Systems? in Schools 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
10 | 17 |
Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, May 8, 2012 |
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RE: Thermal Comfort Verification for a residential tower in NC v2.2 EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jun 4, 2012 |
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RE: Above and Beyond in Pilot Credit 24: Acoustics |
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Ethan Salter Principal Consultant Charles M. Salter Associates, Inc. Wed, Aug 15, 2012 |
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RE: how to determine cost-effectiveness in Pilot Credit 26: Advanced Energy Metering |
10 | 17 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, Mar 20, 2012 |
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RE: Phased Project Rating System Selection- NC or CI/ CS in Site boundaries for multi-phase Projects |
10 | 17 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Apr 23, 2011 |
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RE: Can you post a link? in LEED EBOM 2012 Version I Feedback & Comments |
10 | 17 |
Daniele Horton Sustainability Manager Thomas Properties Group Fri, Apr 22, 2011 |
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No sorting possible in EBOM 2009 MRp2: Solid Waste Management Policy |
10 | 18 |
Juliane Muench Mon, Jan 9, 2012 |
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Assembly Recycled Content in CS 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
10 | 18 |
Angela Saggin Thu, Apr 19, 2012 |
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Unable to recycle carpet in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions |
10 | 18 |
Samantha Longshore Sustainability Advisor Transwestern Fri, Sep 23, 2011 |
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Performance period timing in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions |
10 | 18 |
Kim Wajda Business Manager Voith & Mactavish Architects Thu, Jun 7, 2012 |
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RE: Pedestrian Access in NC v2.2 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
10 | 18 |
Larry Jones Associate Atelier Ten Thu, Feb 23, 2012 |
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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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Construction Waste Management (Material & Resources : Credit 2) in NC v2.2 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
96 |
Prabhu Jaysingh Sun, May 19, 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 |
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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 |
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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Vertical addition to a hotel project in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space |
45 |
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 |
83 |
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 |
124 |
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 |
61 |
Nicole Kimoto Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Allowable VOC in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
333 |
Mike Stopka Director of Sustainability Solomon Cordwell Buenz 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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Comprehensive waste management program in CS 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
31 |
Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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"wood wars" in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
238 |
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 |
234 |
Natalie Tan Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Material reuse based on cost or volume in NC 2009 MRc3: Materials Reuse |
45 |
Mahbuba Khan President MnKhan Architects PLLC Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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Non-US Projects in CI 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventilation |
5 |
Phillip Cook WGE Wed, May 15, 2013 |
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