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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 |
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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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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RE: No HVAC / Natural Ventilation - Unmet Hrs in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,378 |
Chad Coleman Project Manager Drew George & Partners 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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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
42 |
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 |
37 |
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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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 |
117 |
Carly Ruggieri Senior Sustainability Consultant Steven Winter Associates, Inc. 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 |
38 |
James Leonard via Buro Happold Thu, May 23, 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 |
35 |
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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RE: No HVAC / Natural Ventilation - Unmet Hrs in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,378 |
Chad Coleman Project Manager Drew George & Partners 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 |
37 |
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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No file uploads? in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
117 |
Carly Ruggieri Senior Sustainability Consultant Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Does casework count for MR4, MR5 and MR7? in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
8 |
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 |
38 |
James Leonard via Buro Happold Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: MRc4 and MRc7 in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
267 |
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 |
4 |
Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Core & Shell: Electricity Use in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
42 |
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 |
106 |
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 |
213 |
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 |
159 |
OSCAR DE LA RED LEED AP BD+C PROMEC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: VOCs emissions after given number of days in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
63 |
Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment 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 |
43 |
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 |
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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RE: Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
24 |
Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Thu, May 23, 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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RE: Correction in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
15 |
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 |
45 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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LEED EB:OM in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
11 |
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 |
94 |
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 |
333 |
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 |
135 |
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 |
36 |
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 |
103 |
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 |
29 |
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 |
318 |
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 |
19 |
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: Are permanently open doors or windows allowed? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Mon, Aug 2, 2010 |
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Pressure drop adjustments in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Gustav Alfaro Mechanical Engineer Tue, Aug 3, 2010 |
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RE: Are permanently open doors or windows allowed? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Mon, Aug 9, 2010 |
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RE: Pressure drop adjustments in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Gustav Alfaro Mechanical Engineer Wed, Sep 1, 2010 |
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RE: Are permanently open doors or windows allowed? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Fri, Sep 3, 2010 |
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RE: Are permanently open doors or windows allowed? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Wed, Oct 6, 2010 |
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RE: Energy modeling for unconditioned human occupied spaces in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Paul Bohres First Coast Consulting Engineers Wed, Nov 3, 2010 |
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Zoning in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Francesco Passerini Mon, Jul 2, 2012 |
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RE: ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Minimum Bldg Envelope Requirements in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Mon, Apr 16, 2012 |
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RE: ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Minimum Bldg Envelope Requirements in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Bob Cummings Project Architect, LEED AP Ganflec Architects Mon, Apr 16, 2012 |
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RE: ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Minimum Bldg Envelope Requirements in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Bob Cummings Project Architect, LEED AP Ganflec Architects Mon, Apr 23, 2012 |
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RE: Energy efficiency exemption for fire pumps in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Mon, Apr 23, 2012 |
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RE: Baseline for Data Center Building in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 18, 2012 |
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Floodlight in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Ameet AA Fri, May 18, 2012 |
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RE: NFRC test in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 30, 2012 |
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spaces,zones and systems in the energy model in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Tarek Dalati Sustainbility manager CRHI Mon, Jun 4, 2012 |
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RE: Zoning in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Chilufya Lombe Sustainability Consultant Solid Green Consulting Mon, Jul 2, 2012 |
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RE: Unitary Cooling Efficiencies in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, Jul 10, 2012 |
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RE: Energy Performance after LEED Award in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Steven Er Wed, Jul 11, 2012 |
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RE: Energy Performance after LEED Award in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
7 | 1,378 |
Steven Er Wed, Jul 11, 2012 |
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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 |
117 |
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 |
9 |
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 |
46 |
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 |
42 |
alex songs Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Leakage Rate in v5 Form in EBOM 2009 EAc5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
31 |
Andy Rhoades Partner Leading Edge Consulting Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Rainwater collection in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
163 |
Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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