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RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Streamlined Path in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Adam Knoff Sustainability Project Manager Unico Properties Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior window shades controllability in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Joel McCreary Principal McCreary/Snow Architects, PA Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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WC's in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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CRolim Engenharia Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Larissa Oaks Specialist, LEED USGBC Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Rebecca Grant Dull Olson Weekes - IBI Group Architects, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: For Higher Ed (or any other project type) in NC v2.2 EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Sun, Nov 25, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Homes Pilot Credit 29 - Gimme Point in Pilot Credit 29: Housing & Jobs Proximity |
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Jon Texter President Essex General Construction, Inc. Thu, Jun 14, 2012 |
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RE: Legacy LEED AP in NC 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Lorne Mlotek LEED AP BD+C LeadingGREEN Thu, Jun 14, 2012 |
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RE: Required Signatory IEQp2-1 form? in Schools 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Jun 12, 2012 |
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RE: No new parking in a big campus in Schools 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jun 4, 2012 |
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RE: Combining Pathways in Pilot Credit 43: Certified Products |
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Melissa Vernon Director of Sustainable Strategy Interface Mon, May 7, 2012 |
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RE: Control on a Store in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Sustentator Argentina Sustentator Tue, Mar 13, 2012 |
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RE: PIlot Credit 42 in Pilot Credit 42: Integrated Process |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 21, 2012 |
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RE: SCS Gold Certificate in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Fri, Feb 17, 2012 |
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RE: Toilet Partitions in NC v2.2 EQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Fri, Feb 3, 2012 |
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RE: Identify Indemnified in Pilot Credit 11: Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials |
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Julie Hendricks Director of EcoServices Kirksey Thu, Jan 26, 2012 |
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Help with Submittal Documentation in Pilot Credit 4: Innovative Ventilation |
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Erik Ruoff The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, Jan 25, 2012 |
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Upcoming Pilot Credit Webinar in Pilot Credit 15: Parking Reduction |
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Chris Marshall Manager, LEED Technical Development U.S. Green Building Council Thu, Jan 5, 2012 |
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Webinar on Chemicals of Concern in Pilot Credit 54: Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern in Building Materials |
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Sarah Buffaloe Specialist, LEED US Green Building Council Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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Webinar From USGBC in Pilot Credit 2: PBT Source Reduction—Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds |
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Sarah Buffaloe Specialist, LEED US Green Building Council Wed, Jan 4, 2012 |
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RE: LEED AP consistency in NC v2.2 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 31, 2012 |
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RE: viscose in CI 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Nov 20, 2011 |
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RE: What about for an initial interior fit-out? in Pilot Credit 20: Recycled Content for Non-Structural Materials |
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Juan Ramos Project Manager Boulder Associates Tue, Nov 8, 2011 |
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RE: EAc6 review comment. in EBOM 2009 EAc6: Emissions Reduction Reporting |
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Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Mon, Nov 7, 2011 |
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RE: Prerequisite Denied in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Mon, Nov 7, 2011 |
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Re: owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area in owner adds work outside of LEED Site Area |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Aug 26, 2010 |
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RE: Re: Recycling System in Recycling System to comply with Pre-Requisite |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Aug 23, 2010 |
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RE: Re: Telepresence systems in We will be adding 5 Telepresence systems for our project in San Francisco. This will reduce air travel and commuting. |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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Re: Parking Garage in Parking Garage |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Aug 19, 2010 |
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GB standards in issues about implementation of LEED in China |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Wed, Aug 18, 2010 |
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Dr. Xing,
In my opinion, I in About the Translation of Project Drawing |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Tue, Aug 17, 2010 |
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RE: LEED-NC in Advice for buildings to be constructed in phases |
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Dean Barone President Barone International Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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LEED validity for D&C systems in LEED Certification validity period |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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RE: contact GBCI in Change the registration information |
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Fabio Frescia Sustainable Engineer Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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EAc1 forum in ASHRAE 2004 - versus ASHRAE 2007 - 90.1 Standard |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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RE: Re: Additional Building Added in Middle of Project in Additional Building Added in Middle of Project |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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RE: kitchen facilities and LEED rating system selection in Definition of Residential |
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Larry Jones Associate Atelier Ten Fri, Aug 6, 2010 |
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LEED-CI credits on a LEED-EBOM project in Combined LEED EBO&M with LEED ID+C |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 6, 2010 |
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by Bruce Maine Thu, Aug 5, 2010 |
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tenant scope in Which area applies to a CI certification, especially according to shared (non-rented) areas |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Aug 5, 2010 |
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RE: LEED Reference Guide in Reference Guide |
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Paul C Tue, Aug 3, 2010 |
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upgrading to LEED 2012 and fees in Project Registration |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Aug 3, 2010 |
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Hopefully eliminating the CBs will raise the quality of reviews in Clarification overkill |
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Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Aug 2, 2010 |
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RE: RE: residential high rise: leed rating system selection in residential high rise: leed rating system selection |
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stefano sani Fri, Jul 30, 2010 |
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a good thing but not a LEED thing in Possible points for reducing project scope? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Jul 29, 2010 |
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50 % Pervious Pavement or Each Paver need to be 50% Pervious? in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
66 | 159 |
Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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Default value for open grid paver. in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
66 | 159 |
Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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Reference ET rates in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
66 | 236 |
mark peternell Fri, Mar 11, 2011 |
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RE: Unirrigated areas in Option 1 in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
66 | 236 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 |
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RE: Lighting power of roof garden. in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
66 | 397 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, Apr 2, 2012 |
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Nice addition to the site in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
65 | 12 |
Eric Johnson Associate Gardiner & Theobald Wed, Feb 2, 2011 |
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RE: just what I needed! in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
65 | 12 |
C Brokaw Architect Tue, Feb 8, 2011 |
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Actual VOC Content in Schools IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
65 | 22 |
Carmelito Tatlonghari LEED-AP BD+C Leighton Contractors Philippines, Inc. Tue, Jul 27, 2010 |
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RE: Space Usage Types in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction |
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Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Wed, Aug 25, 2010 |
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RE: Documented benefits as a result of LEED for Existing Buildings in LEED-EBOM: Eight Steps to Success |
65 | 30 |
mike w lackey, pe principal lackey de carvajal cx Wed, Aug 4, 2010 |
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SRECs in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
65 | 31 |
Michelle Cottrell President Design Management Services Thu, Aug 26, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
65 | 40 |
Mark LaCroix EVP The CarbonNeutral Company Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
65 | 40 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Separate design and construction commissioning agents? in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
65 | 43 |
Chris Ladner Partner Viridian Wed, Apr 6, 2011 |
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RE: Confusion with ASHRAE 55 in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
65 | 44 |
Roger Chang Principal, Director of Sustainability Westlake Reed Leskosky Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Jul 27, 2010 |
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RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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RE: Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do? in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Thu, Aug 5, 2010 |
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RE: LEED EBOM performance period for EA credits. in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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RE: For naturally ventilated buildings..... in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
65 | 135 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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Ds Narrative in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Bob Baker Thu, May 31, 2012 |
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Different showers in Wellness / Fitness Center in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Ralf Lehmann M.Sc. | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | LEED AP BD&C ALPHA Energy & Environment GmbH Thu, May 31, 2012 |
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Exterior Lighting special circumstances in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power |
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Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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interview with Sarah Alexander posted in Do you have questions for GBCI? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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Are “default values” and “estimated values” the same thing? in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Patrick Culhane Sustainability Officer Canderel Mon, May 28, 2012 |
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Certified Wood In LEED 2012 Does Not Align with FSC Standard in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum |
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Judy Landwehr Product Compliance & Training Manager Masonite Architectural DoorSystems Wed, May 23, 2012 |
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"Material Type" definition in the raw materials credit in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum |
191 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Tue, May 22, 2012 |
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Football pitches LEEd Boundary in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
318 |
Ameet AA Fri, May 18, 2012 |
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Mixed Use Residential Baseline 90.1-2004 in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Ruben Porter Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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LEED ND - Construction Credits in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Shakir Ismail Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C) KEO International Consultants Thu, May 17, 2012 |
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Multiple Bulidings within LEED Project Boundary in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
318 |
Emanuele Incorvaia Sustainability Coordinator Burns & McDonnell Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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LEED 2012 Ballot in LEED 2012 - 4th Public Comment and Ballot Forum |
191 |
Jackie Evans VP Sales Wed, May 16, 2012 |
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Performance Equivalency of CIBSE TM23:2000 for ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Jutta Berns-Mumbi principal ecocentric cc Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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How to account for Transients when defining Fixture Usage Groups in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Gabriele E. Bibee Architectural Intern Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering Tue, May 15, 2012 |
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Heating and Cooling Ez, and Occupant Diversity in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
467 |
Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Sat, May 12, 2012 |
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Exhaust Fan Power in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
174 |
Blair Seibert Principal, Architect Verde Concepts, Inc. Fri, May 11, 2012 |
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Fresh Air Measurements on Rooftop Units in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance |
213 |
Christopher Pinkowski Energy Engineer Michaels Energy Fri, May 11, 2012 |
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Ice Storage and unmet hours in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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James Chueh Thu, May 10, 2012 |
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Parking on the Top of the Parking Deck in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 9, 2012 |
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I recently stumbled upon a in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Chloe Bendistis Sustainability Project Manager The Sheward Partnership, LLC Tue, May 8, 2012 |
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