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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: Building Addition - reseeding turf grass - credit applicable in Schools 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Feb 25, 2013 |
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RE: Level II audit in EBOM 2009 EAc2.1: Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis |
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David Hubka Director - Operations Transwestern Sustainability Services Fri, Feb 22, 2013 |
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RE: Scored High in Prerequisite in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Jeff Benavides Sr. Project Manager ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability Fri, Feb 22, 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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RE: About the "Multi-tenant difficulty" in SSc8 in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Feb 20, 2013 |
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RE: applicability of the project in CI 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 19, 2013 |
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RE: LEED for Schools Credit 4.6 - question about roofing insulation in Schools IEQc4.6: Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems |
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Eri Spaulding Ashley McGraw Architects Mon, Feb 18, 2013 |
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RE: Can you earn SSc1 opt 2 RP credits if only pursing SSc1 opt 1? in CI 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Feb 15, 2013 |
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Option 2: EV Capacity per Station in Retail–CI-v2009: Alternative transportation |
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Richard Manning Principal Green Building Services Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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Thermal Zones in Healthcare-v2009: Minimum energy performance |
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Attiq Rahman Energy Engineer Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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RE: Weighted approach / SRI below 78 in EBOM 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Reduction—Roof |
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Mary Ann Santos Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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RE: Refrigerant Charge in NC v2.2 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
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Ante Vulin Sustainability Manager YR&G Tue, Feb 12, 2013 |
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Space by Space method in Retail–CI-v2009: Minimum energy performance |
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Tejaswi Damaraju Tue, Feb 12, 2013 |
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RE: LEED AP working from an other city in Retail–CI-v2009: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Feb 9, 2013 |
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EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention - Airborne Releases in Pilot Credit 27: Reconcile Projected and Actual Energy Performance |
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Andrew Gil Architect, Associate, LEED AP BD+C. USGBC NY Upstate Board of Directors HOLT Architects, P.C. Fri, Feb 8, 2013 |
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RE: Green roof and landscaping in NC 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Thu, Feb 7, 2013 |
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RE: IDc1.2-Low Emitting Furniture in NC v2.2 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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NA AN Wed, Feb 6, 2013 |
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RE: buidable land in ND-v2009: Steep slope protection |
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Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Wed, Feb 6, 2013 |
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RE: Furniture Donations and Reuse in CI 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Tue, Feb 5, 2013 |
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RE: New RP threshold for EAp1? in EBOM 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 5, 2013 |
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RE: maintaining LEED certification in Certified Building - maintaining certification for LEED v2.2 buildings |
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Pinky Khatri Designer/Sustainability Coordinator VBN Architects Tue, Mar 8, 2011 |
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Appeal documentation in Standard Template/Format for submitting Credit Appeal and Clarification |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Tue, Mar 8, 2011 |
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DSIRE... in Tax Credits and Incentives in California |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Mar 7, 2011 |
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webcast in Energy Benchmarking in LEED-EBOM Webinar |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Mar 3, 2011 |
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RE: context in Major Renovation - Definition |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Mon, Feb 28, 2011 |
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RE: i've been a usgbc employee for almost 9 years... in New Plaintiffs Join Amended LEED Lawsuit |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Fri, Feb 25, 2011 |
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list of required signatories in Required Signatory |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 22, 2011 |
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RE: LEED-NC alteration in Minor Renovation of an Existing LEED Certified Building |
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Norma Rosowski Sustainability Consultant The Beck Group Fri, Feb 18, 2011 |
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RE: "Platinum" green credential? in LEED to Award Points for Non-LEED Credentials |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, Feb 17, 2011 |
| Live Webcast: Essential tips for energy benchmarking in LEED-EBOM EAp2 and EAc1 | - |
by Tristan Roberts Sat, Feb 26, 2011 |
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RE: list of required signatories in Required Signatory |
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Peter Kennedy LEED AP, GreenPoint Rater Bright Green Strategies Wed, Feb 16, 2011 |
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Hi Rachael,
I'm not in Police Station -- how to calculate the FTE for detainees? |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, Feb 11, 2011 |
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RE: parking garages and LEED in LEED Certification for Parking Garages |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Feb 10, 2011 |
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RE: EAc6 forum in Purchasing REC in Appeals phase |
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Dana Dinolfo Assistant Property Manager Cassidy Turley Thu, Feb 10, 2011 |
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by Tristan Roberts Wed, Feb 9, 2011 |
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RE: Nice addition to the site in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Feb 9, 2011 |
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by Emily Catacchio Mon, Aug 13, 2012 |
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RE: Re: Vertical Garden and credits SS 5.1 & 7? in Vertical Garden and credits SS 5.1 & 7? |
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Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Mon, Feb 7, 2011 |
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Tobie, yes, you'll need to in Version 2 Commerical Interiors - Credits under Energy & Atmosphere |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Feb 3, 2011 |
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New LEED CI Project information form in LEED CI in existing commercial space with expansion |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Thu, Feb 3, 2011 |
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RE: Off-site sorting and land clearing debris in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: EAc2.1 and EAc2.2 performance periods and compliance in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation |
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Pierce Holstrom Director of Engineering Environmental Building Strategies Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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Exemplary Performance for EA Cr3 Enhanced Commissioning in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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deborah lucking Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: Exemplary Performance for EA Cr3 Enhanced Commissioning in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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deborah lucking Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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VOC Budget - General Question in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Jonathan Weiss Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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HERS Rater in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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David Herrera Architect Maiz Transforma Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Linda Davisson Senior Consultant Sustainable Design Consulting Fri, Sep 17, 2010 |
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RE: Peak Transients in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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RE: ASHRAE 62.1 and Kitchen Ventilation in High-Rise Residential in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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All weather pathways? in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
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Cory Benson Managing Director Made Sustainable Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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RE: PFc Occupant Experience Survey in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
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David Smith Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: PFc Occupant Experience Survey in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
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Aaron Desatnik Mon, Jan 31, 2011 |
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Utilizing this as an ID Credit for New Construction in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables |
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Chris Ladner Partner Viridian Tue, Dec 22, 2009 |
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RE: No Green Products available in EBOM 2009 SSc3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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RE: Metering in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
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Natalie Bodenhamer Associate Altura Associates, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Jennifer Jewell Project Manager/Project Architect Design Collective, Inc. Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Are Occupancy Sensors alone sufficient? in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Jonathan Weiss Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Modeling and Process Energy in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Ran Zhang LEED Consultant Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Victoria Lockhart Arup Associates Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: eligibility for projects with no HVAC in scope in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Mark Benson Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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Suggestion for an alternative transition between V3 & V4 in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Rob Watson CEO EcoTech International Sun, Dec 9, 2012 |
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The What vs. The How in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Rob Watson CEO EcoTech International Sun, Dec 9, 2012 |
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What will the fixes be for LEED Online V4? in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Rob Watson CEO EcoTech International Sun, Dec 9, 2012 |
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Green Vehicles for Warehouse and distribution centers in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Rob Watson CEO EcoTech International Sat, Dec 8, 2012 |
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Where did EBOM IOc3 go? in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Lyle Axelarris Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M Design Alaska Fri, Dec 7, 2012 |
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Contractor specification template software or forms in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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John Covello LEED and Sustainability Manager Development Management Group Wed, Dec 5, 2012 |
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Irrigation efficiency for manual watering in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores Mon, Dec 3, 2012 |
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Lots of different solutions and alternatives to LEED Online in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Clinton Medbery Mon, Dec 3, 2012 |
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SSc1: Previously Certified Projects in LEED for Existing Buildings Recertification Is Here |
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Peter Locke Sustainability Consulting Director McKinstry Fri, Nov 30, 2012 |
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LEEDuser's MRp2 template in EBOM 2009 MRp2: Solid Waste Management Policy |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Nov 27, 2012 |
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Gross SF Option in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Sheela I Tue, Nov 27, 2012 |
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Helpful in A Guide to the Key LEED-CI v2009 Addenda |
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Geoffrey Eddy PE, LEED AP GHT Limited Tue, Nov 27, 2012 |
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Automatic Controls Being Challenged in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Mon, Nov 26, 2012 |
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ACP EN standards in CS.IEQp1 and CS.IEQc2 in CS 2009 IEQc2: Increased Ventlilation |
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Petr Vogel Specialist Consultant EkoWATT CZ Fri, Nov 23, 2012 |
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please use our specific MPR forums in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Nov 23, 2012 |
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site boundary forum - MPR3 in Site Boundary |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Nov 22, 2012 |
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LEED credit achievement in Credit Achievement Tally |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Nov 22, 2012 |
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Project Information (PI) forums in Project Information form |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Nov 21, 2012 |
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delete in Schools 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Tue, Nov 20, 2012 |
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Clean Room Protocol and SMACNA standards in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Mark Wilhelm Principal Green Ideas, Inc. Thu, Nov 15, 2012 |
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