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sealant applied to clearance between double glazing in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Anil Bhari Min engineering inc Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Building Footprint in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
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Kimberly Frith Sustainability Consultant Alto Sustainability, LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2 in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence |
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Jessica Wuest Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Joseph Ford RSP Architects Ltd. 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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Melissa Crowe Project Engineer Engineered Solution Inc. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Erica Downs Sustainability & LEED Consultant 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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Theresa Backhus Sites Technical Specialist USGBC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3 in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Planters and window boxes in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
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Karin Miller Sustainability Manager YR&G 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: Tenant spaces in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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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: 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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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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RE: VAV FAN POWER BOX MODELING in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,360 |
Anil Bhari Min engineering inc Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Building Footprint in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
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Kimberly Frith Sustainability Consultant Alto Sustainability, LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Determining Zone 1 or Zone 2 in Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence |
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Jessica Wuest Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Joseph Ford RSP Architects Ltd. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Erica Downs Sustainability & LEED Consultant Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Examples of PI F1, F2 and F3 in PIf1: Development Program and Site Type |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Planters and window boxes in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
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Karin Miller Sustainability Manager YR&G Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Tenant spaces in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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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: 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: 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: 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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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: Regarding LEED certification for District Cooling Plant in New District Energy Guidance for LEED Released by USGBC |
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Melissa Crowe Project Engineer Engineered Solution Inc. 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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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: 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: 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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RE: Good to know in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Paula Melton Managing Editor BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, May 17, 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: Performance Period starts after construction in Performance Period |
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Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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LEED Campus vs LEED Schools vs LEED NC in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Caroline Hedin Thu, May 16, 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: U-Value Units Conversion in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Daniela Castro Salgado LEED AP BD+C / Sustainability Coordinator Edmonds International Ltd 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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LEED Signage for display inside Gold certified office building in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
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Jeff Zunt THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc Sun, May 5, 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: new database in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
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Elizabeth Thompson LEED Specialist USGBC Mon, Apr 29, 2013 |
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All LEED sample forms in Sample LEED Online credit forms |
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E H Sustainability Architect Mon, Apr 29, 2013 |
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RE: renovation under LEED-CS in Core and Shell for an Existing Building Renovation |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
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RE: LEED in China in Some problems we faced in the progress of LEED consulting in China |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Aug 17, 2010 |
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RE: Re: Recycling System in Recycling System to comply with Pre-Requisite |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 20, 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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Feed me! in July 2010 LEED Addenda Published by USGBC |
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Joel McKellar Research LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. Wed, Jul 21, 2010 |
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Really in July 2010 LEED Addenda Published by USGBC |
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Ben Koenig Gensler Wed, Jul 21, 2010 |
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RE: Water Use Reduction in July 2010 LEED Addenda Published by USGBC |
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Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Wed, Jul 21, 2010 |
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RE: Water Use Reduction in July 2010 LEED Addenda Published by USGBC |
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Andrea Traber Director, Sustainable Buildings and Operations KEMA Thu, Jul 22, 2010 |
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RE: Length of construction project in EBOM or NC? When is it too late to utilize the NC rating system? |
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Thomas Boyd MEP Construction Manager Tonn and Blank Construction, LLC Sat, Jul 24, 2010 |
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RE: Scope of work in Determining the best rating system for a project |
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Amanda Roelle Architect Thu, Jun 17, 2010 |
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RE: What does this mean for current projects under review? in GBCI To Do Away with Certification Bodies? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 26, 2010 |
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Yes, it's possible in Attempt credit after the construction review |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 12, 2010 |
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LEED Trivia in Test your knowledge of building reuse and LEED MR credits! |
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Sean Duffield Shift: Sustainable Building Consulting Fri, May 14, 2010 |
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LEED Trivia in Test your knowledge of building reuse and LEED MR credits! |
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Tracy Black, PE, LEED AP Fri, May 14, 2010 |
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RE: LEED Trivia in Test your knowledge of building reuse and LEED MR credits! |
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Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, May 19, 2010 |
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Varies by MR credit in LEED CI-Div. 12 Furniture and Furnishings |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, May 16, 2010 |
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Natural Ventilation in Natural Ventilation for Low Ambient Cooling |
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Roger Chang Principal, Director of Sustainability Westlake Reed Leskosky Wed, May 12, 2010 |
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Mobile vs. Relocatable in Is Project LEED Certifiable? |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, May 11, 2010 |
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Response to questions on building criteria and certification fee in Building criteria and certification fees |
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Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Thu, Mar 25, 2010 |
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determining the LEED project boundary in Building criteria and certification fees |
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Kelly Knauss Fri, Apr 2, 2010 |
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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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Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
31 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Erica Downs Sustainability & LEED Consultant Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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WE C1, Option 2, Path 2 submittal requirements in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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SmithGroupJJR IP 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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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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No Smoking Signs in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Bonnie Saxon Ethos Three Architecture Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Rainwater collection in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Vertical addition to a hotel - site boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
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Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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Daylight controls in ALL daylit areas within 15 ft? in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
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Maria Porter Environmental Certification Engineer Skanska Sweden Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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water treatment outside LEED project boundary in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
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Yasir Nurrahman Mr. Yasir PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant Mon, May 20, 2013 |
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SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
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Susan Di Giulio Project Manager Zinner Consultants Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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changing prerequisite completed forms in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
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Linda Francis President Francis Consulting Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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School addition - LEED Boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
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padraic o connell Fri, May 17, 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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CS - Residential Building in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data |
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CRolim Engenharia Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Vertical addition to a hotel project in MPR2: Must be a complete, permanent building or space |
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Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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green roof cover - ivy in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Mario Pinoli Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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Room by Room flush-out Calculations in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Thu, May 16, 2013 |
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