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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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Surface finish on Concrete Yards slab pursuing SSc7.1 in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Sean Hogan Mr. RKD Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: No HVAC / Natural Ventilation - Unmet Hrs in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert 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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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
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Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: 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 Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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last minute in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Does casework count for MR4, MR5 and MR7? in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Healthcare Prereq 1 Fixtures and Calcs in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Derek Sylvia Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
119 |
Michael DeVuono T&M Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Surface finish on Concrete Yards slab pursuing SSc7.1 in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
164 |
Sean Hogan Mr. RKD Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: No HVAC / Natural Ventilation - Unmet Hrs in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,379 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
149 |
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 |
194 |
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 |
128 |
Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
77 |
Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
248 |
Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
120 |
Adam Knoff Sustainability Project Manager Unico Properties Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Does casework count for MR4, MR5 and MR7? in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Healthcare Prereq 1 Fixtures and Calcs in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
410 |
Derek Sylvia Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Potential crossover credit from New Construction to Schools? in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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James Leonard via Buro Happold Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: MRc4 and MRc7 in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Interior Places of Respite in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Core & Shell: Electricity Use in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: CalGreen and LEED Requirements for SSc4.3 in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: WC's in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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OSCAR DE LA RED LEED AP BD+C PROMEC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
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Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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last minute in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
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Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Help, please in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Stefanie Hoffmann HAAGA HELIA OY Ab Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Correction in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Peggy White White + GreenSpec Wed, May 22, 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 Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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LEED EB:OM in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
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Lennart Lifvenhjelm Vasakronan AB Wed, May 22, 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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Theresa Backhus Sites Technical Specialist USGBC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: LEED Online with Internet Explorer 10 in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Megan Koehler KMD Architects Mon, May 20, 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: (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: 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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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: Existing Building with an outbuilding addition in Existing Building with an outbuilding addition |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jan 10, 2012 |
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RE: "Green Specs" in How to "Green" Specs on LEED Projects |
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J Douglas Dietrich Fri, May 14, 2010 |
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RE: Changes to Recognition Package in Changes to Recognition Package for Pre-LEED 2009 Certified Projects |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Thu, Dec 1, 2011 |
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RE: Can't use LEED 2009 MF sections for an NC 2.2 project. in Material Cost: CSI MasterFormat 1995 vs. 2004 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Oct 15, 2010 |
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RE: Prerequisite Denied in CI 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Ben Stanley Sustainability Manager YRG sustainability Thu, Oct 27, 2011 |
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Alen A350 air purifier in Air purification |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 19, 2010 |
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RE: Alen A350 air purifier in Air purification |
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Karen Tucker Director of Customer Development iLiv Thu, May 20, 2010 |
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RE: Alen A350 air purifier in Air purification |
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ryan richie Thu, May 20, 2010 |
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Public LEED Project Directory in LEED CI - PI form 5 |
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Amber Sausen Archtitectural Alliance Wed, Sep 21, 2011 |
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RE: Poured concrete is not an air in Is poured concrete an air barrier material? |
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Aaron Ashley Thu, Sep 15, 2011 |
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RE: In the past, the published in How long does it take for USGBC to do the LEED design & construction review? |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Aug 8, 2011 |
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Deadline for final Review (addressing review comments) in Deadline to tackle USGBC review |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Fri, Jul 22, 2011 |
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RE: Deadline for final Review (addressing review comments) in Deadline to tackle USGBC review |
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Omar Katanani Tue, Jul 26, 2011 |
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RE: LEED definition of weatherproofing system in "Within the Weatherproofing System" at walls |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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Hard copy signatures in Owner Required Signatory - USGBC soliciting feedback |
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Mike Barker Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer BuildingPhysics South Africa Tue, Aug 16, 2011 |
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Re: Cancellation of project review in Regarding Cancellation of project review |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Fri, Jul 29, 2011 |
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RE: Re: Cancellation of project review in Regarding Cancellation of project review |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Aug 8, 2011 |
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RE: certifications for cleaning products in ID credit Green Cleaning and Maintenance |
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Patrice Coffman Sustainability Coordinator UC Davis Student Housing Thu, Aug 4, 2011 |
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RE: certifications for cleaning products in ID credit Green Cleaning and Maintenance |
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Patrice Coffman Sustainability Coordinator UC Davis Student Housing Thu, Aug 4, 2011 |
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RE: Re: Promotional code in How to get a promotional code? |
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Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Thu, Jul 7, 2011 |
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Within Boundary-Consider only 1 service&shud be open to public? in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
121 |
Muna Akheel Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Surface finish on Concrete Yards slab pursuing SSc7.1 in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
164 |
Sean Hogan Mr. RKD Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
194 |
Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
35 |
edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
42 |
Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
77 |
Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
37 |
Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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last minute in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
43 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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No file uploads? in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
119 |
Carly Ruggieri Senior Sustainability Consultant Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey |
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Heather Reiners MetroPool Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Change in Owner signature in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms |
44 |
Green Domus Green Domus Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
18 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
24 |
Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Help, please in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
117 |
Stefanie Hoffmann HAAGA HELIA OY Ab Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Street trees in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
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Roland Le Roux Green Building Consultant Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
121 |
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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sealant applied to clearance between double glazing in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
287 |
Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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porous or non-porous material in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
287 |
Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Just joined in with LEED in NC v2.2 EQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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alex songs Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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