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RE: WDF - Power generation other than electricity? in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Project Participation in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
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USGBC IP Account Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: SIGNALIZATION SIZE in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Baseline Building Rotation in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: v3 stormwater design vs v4 rainwater management in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 21, 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 Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: FSC certification for drywall subs in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Doreen Kruschina Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Planters and window boxes in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
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M K Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3 in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type |
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Jos Schild Royal HaskoningDHV Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Beehives on rooftops – ID credit? in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Maria Porter Environmental Certification Engineer Skanska Sweden Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Electric car charger in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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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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RE: Walkable Streets: Sidewalk Width in ND-v2009: Walkable streets |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: Sharing the system with toilets in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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M K Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: California Specifications Section 01350 in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Peggy White White + GreenSpec Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: SOP's in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy |
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Megan Meiklejohn Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast Healthy Buildings Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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Commercial Kitchen Sinks in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction |
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stephen rollin Division Director TLC Engineering for Architecture Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Garage Ventilation in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2011 in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Load Calcs for Don't Account for Natural Ventilation Operable in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Lindsay Austrom Mechanical Engineer Stantec Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Option 2 - Future residential development in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: HERS equivalency in international context in ND-v2009: Building energy efficiency |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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MRc5 Calculator Question in Healthcare-v2009: Furniture and medical furnishings |
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Catherine Blakemore Architect, LEED AP BC+D HOLT Architects Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Exemplary Performance, Point 2 in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Sara Zoumbaris Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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Rainwater storage system in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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Single possibly non-compliant adhesive in CI 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Eric Thompson Architect NBBJ Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Time Averaged Occupancy in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Andrew Mitchell Mechanical Engineer / LEED Coordination Manager Moses & Associates Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Daylighting for Nurseries in NC v2.2 EQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Ground-Mounted Solar PV Arrays in NC 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space |
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Amy Van Dam Sustainable Design Coordinator Boulder Associates Architects Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Chiller in NC 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Gymnasium Flooring and IEQ 4 in Schools IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Agnes Vorbrodt Principal VvS | Architects & Consultants Wed, May 1, 2013 |
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RE: Do non-regularly occupied spaces have to be air tested? in NC 2009 IEQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
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Dale Walsh Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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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: PI Form 3 - Daily Occupancy in Filling out Space Usage Type |
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Tyra Sorensen Wed, Apr 11, 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: MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables in Retail Project |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Apr 10, 2012 |
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Jasmin, in Addition (second construction phase) to LEED certified building |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Apr 10, 2012 |
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Integrated Water Budget in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section |
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ROBIN KINERK Owner Kinerk Strategic Marketing Mon, Apr 9, 2012 |
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RE: let the Q&A begin in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Mar 29, 2012 |
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RE: Low-emitting materials – YIKES in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Tue, Mar 27, 2012 |
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by Marie Jessup Tue, Mar 27, 2012 |
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RE: LEEDuser MR forum closed for official comments in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Mar 27, 2012 |
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RE: EA forum closed for official commenting in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Mar 27, 2012 |
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RE: Regionally manufactured materials in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
237 | 143 |
Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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Points available for EQ pr2 (ETS control)? in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
236 | 187 |
jeff gaines manager of programming and planning albert kahn associates, inc. Thu, Sep 24, 2009 |
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understanding the Daylight Factor method in CI 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
236 | 110 |
Alex Warburton Sat, Jan 9, 2010 |
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Concrete Sealer in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
235 | 143 |
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 | 187 |
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 | 173 |
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 | 187 |
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 | 73 |
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 | 187 |
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 | 96 |
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 | 173 |
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 | 67 |
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 | 187 |
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 | 139 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Wed, Feb 3, 2010 |
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Illogical ETS requirement for existing non-res. buildings? in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
221 | 187 |
John Burnett FAC-LEEDership Wed, Dec 9, 2009 |
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RE: USGBC provides additional guidance in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
221 | 173 |
Dave Intner Firmitas Architecture & Planning Mon, Dec 21, 2009 |
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RE: Motel-style dormitory with smoking rooms in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
220 | 187 |
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 | 73 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Wed, Feb 3, 2010 |
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enlosed smoking room outside the building in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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E H Sustainability Architect Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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FSC Mix in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Gabriela G Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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adhesives for wall covering/wall paper in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Benj Herrera LEED AP BD+C Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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Spaces smaller than 3000ft2 in Vestibules in 90.1-2007 and LEED 3.0 Projects |
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Emmanuel Pauwels Owner Green Living Projects s.l. Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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Non Potable Water Source Use in EBOM 2009 WEc4: Cooling Tower Water Management |
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Rajesh Ghorla Mr First Green Consulting Pvt Ltd Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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acrylic cove base adhesive for wall in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Benj Herrera LEED AP BD+C Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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Providing verification that there will be side stream filtration in Pilot Credit 17: Cooling Tower Water Use |
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Sara Greenwood Green Building Consultant Cadmus Group Mon, Apr 15, 2013 |
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Toilets not within the tenant space in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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M K Mon, Apr 15, 2013 |
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Open bottom planters in CS 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Sat, Apr 13, 2013 |
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Tenant Lease Agreement - Interior glare protection in CS 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Petr Vogel Specialist Consultant EkoWATT CZ Sat, Apr 13, 2013 |
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Current Regs? in Pilot Credit 66: Community Contaminant Prevention—Airborne Releases |
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Robert Millspaugh Fri, Apr 12, 2013 |
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New USGBC searchable database.. in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations |
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Lewis Hewton Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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Outside Air for Trash/recycle area and Teledata Ashrae 62.1 2004 in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Victor Avedano Principal JALRW Eng. Group Inc. Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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Test in NC v2.2 EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Victor Avedano Principal JALRW Eng. Group Inc. Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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Energy Modeling donations in Schools 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Stantec IP Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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Evapotranspiration rate units? in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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E H Sustainability Architect Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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Flush-out Spreadsheet? in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
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James Houston Thu, Apr 11, 2013 |
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"Keep Calm and Do Your Homework" in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First |
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deborah lucking Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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Using greywater for all flush-fixtures in Schools 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
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Shakir Ismail Senior Sustainability Associate, LEED AP (BD+C) KEO International Consultants Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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Enough for credit compliance in CS 2009 IEQc6: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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Mathilda Jonsson Environmental Certification Engineer Wed, Apr 10, 2013 |
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