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Exterior Lighting for Baseline in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Jatuwat Varodompun Dr Green Building Soultion 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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VOCs emissions after given number of days in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Jean-Baptiste Noel ESD Operations Manager Green & Global Consulting Pte. Ltd. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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SW LEE LEED AP 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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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Tenant lease clauses in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic President & CEO A SustainAble Production Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Streamlined Path in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior window shades controllability in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Joel McCreary Principal McCreary/Snow Architects, PA Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: ND standard vs the NC standard in ND-v2009: Construction activity pollution prevention |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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MRc7 and MRc6 in EBOM 2009 MRc7: Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables |
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Gabriel Frasson Project Coordinator OTEC Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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RE: Latest review comments based on LEEDUser policy template in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Michelle Cottrell President Design Management Services Wed, Mar 27, 2013 |
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RE: Existing Transit in ND-v2009: Locations with reduced automobile dependence |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Wed, Mar 27, 2013 |
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RE: Recertification Tracking in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.4: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment |
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Megan Meiklejohn Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast Healthy Buildings Tue, Mar 26, 2013 |
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LPD for data center space type in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power |
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Keith Amann Sr. Sustainability Manager YR&G Tue, Mar 26, 2013 |
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RE: Final stabilization for zero-lot line projects in CS 2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Mon, Mar 25, 2013 |
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RE: Classroom Sinks in Schools 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Carl Sherman CPD, LEED A.P. Weigand Associates Mon, Mar 25, 2013 |
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RE: FTEs only!?!? in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
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Matthew VanSweden Community and Environmental Advocate Integrated Architecture Mon, Mar 25, 2013 |
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RE: VOC content for concret additive (curing enhancer) in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Sat, Mar 23, 2013 |
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RE: IEQc5 for Healthcare in Healthcare-v2009: Indoor chemical and pollutant source control |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Sat, Mar 23, 2013 |
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Line between consumables and 'process' consumables in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: What standards should I use? in Schools IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Todd Bundren Associate Lawrence Group Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: About the "Cost-saving ahead" factor in WEc2 in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: PDF Forms in EBOM 2009 MRp1: Sustainable Purchasing Policy |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: Elevated Air Speed in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Marco Barrera Engineer FMS Engineering Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: USGBC Overhauls Demand Response Pilot - in Response to Critics in Pilot Credit 8: Demand Response |
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Daniel Whittet LEED AP BD&C EBOM Assoc. AIA AHA Consulting Engineers Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: Smoking areas in CS 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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charles bell principal theGreenTeam, Inc. Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: Undefined Outdoor Spaces in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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RE: Whose invoice is necesary? in CS 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Fri, Mar 22, 2013 |
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project admin duties in General LEED project duties - Project Admin |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 30, 2011 |
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IEQ credits in Power Plant Process Space |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Jul 30, 2011 |
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RE: At least in the older LEED in New Credits after Preliminary Review? |
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Steve Offutt Fri, Jul 29, 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 Wed, Jul 27, 2011 |
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RE: Very good presentation, in Live Webcast: LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have |
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Josh Mauldin ASA Architects Wed, Jul 27, 2011 |
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RE: LEED Automation in LEED Automation |
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John Albrecht Director of LEED Services Sieben Energy Assoc. Tue, Jul 12, 2011 |
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Earning Certs within 5 years in Earning certification within 5 years |
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Barry Giles Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M BuildingWise LLC Mon, Jul 11, 2011 |
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RE: 2 buildings on one site, one equipment, etc in Two buildings on one site, one equipment, and only one building pursuing LEED |
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Barry Giles Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M BuildingWise LLC Fri, Jul 8, 2011 |
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Re: Addition to LEED Certified Building in Addition to LEED Certified Building |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Jul 7, 2011 |
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RE: USGBC response...(EBOM growth) in Growth of EB O&M projects? |
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Scott Dunning Architect HKS, Inc. Wed, Jul 6, 2011 |
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LEED matrix in Submittal Checklist |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Jul 5, 2011 |
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YES!! in Inconsistency of LEED Requirements between reference manuals, credit forms and review comments. |
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April Ambrose Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager Viridian Thu, Jun 16, 2011 |
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Re: LEED NC versus LEED for Homes for Temporary Lodging Faciliti in LEED NC versus LEED for Homes for Temporary Lodging Facilities |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jun 14, 2011 |
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Re: Facility Alterations and Additions in Facility Alterations and Additions |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jun 14, 2011 |
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Pl information in Front End Project Information - LEED online PI f1, PI f2, PI f3, PI f4 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jun 13, 2011 |
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ACP in Additional Details - interpretation |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jun 8, 2011 |
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by Marcus Hanlon Tue, Jun 7, 2011 |
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From USGBC Website in Bank - branches |
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Candace Small Thu, Jun 2, 2011 |
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my experience in LEED core + shell vs. new construction |
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Candace Small Thu, Jun 2, 2011 |
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Comments in Mixed Used Development Certification |
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Candace Small Wed, Jun 1, 2011 |
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Aluminum in NC v2.2 MRc5: Regional Materials |
85 | 105 |
Paul Duffy glaserworks Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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RE: Using the DOE CBECS Table in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
85 | 31 |
Andrew Casas Sun, Sep 12, 2010 |
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RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit |
84 | 57 |
Paul C Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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right to access checklist in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction |
84 | 26 |
Joanna Yaghooti Director of Sustainable Design PageSoutherlandPage Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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RE: Interior lighting for residential project in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
83 | 397 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
83 | 43 |
Landon Chapman Graduate Architect, LEED AP MSKTD & Associates, Inc. Tue, Jul 13, 2010 |
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RE: no desigated/assigned/reserved parking for tenant in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Wed, Aug 25, 2010 |
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How does this pilot credit link to the 'process loads' in EA1? in Pilot Credit 3: Medical and Process Equipment Efficiency |
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Julian Bott Principal Design Consultant Cundall Hong Kong Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Staging Flush Out. in NC v2.2 EQc3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—Before Occupancy |
82 | 124 |
Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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RE: Permanent entryways on the roof in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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Gas Fired Equipment in NC 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Chris Dewey Project Manager Van Auken Akins Architects LLC Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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RE: "Building Completed 1993 or Later" Tab on Graph in EBOM 2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency |
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Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit |
82 | 57 |
Paul C Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit |
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Paul C Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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RE: Waste Hauler sorts off-site in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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Residental AND Commercial in Project Information form |
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Deborah Spira Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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RE: VOC Budget - General Question in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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RE: Cost of LEED report - Internationl projects in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
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Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, May 24, 2010 |
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RE: 2004 GSA Report on Cost of LEED in Understanding the Cost of LEED-NC Project Certification |
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Sayeed Muhammad Principal Consultant Green Building Consultants (S) Pte Ltd Mon, Mar 21, 2011 |
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no desigated/assigned/reserved parking for tenant in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
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Kathy Buck Senior Project Manager Neumann/Smith Architecture Wed, Aug 25, 2010 |
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District Energy Systems: Confusion in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Marco Abdallah Tue, Feb 5, 2013 |
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fire retardant coatings in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Marco Capelli LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ND Open Project srl Mon, Feb 4, 2013 |
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I am referring to the skills LEED in Italy in Schools 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Claudio Ciamaglia Ciamaglia Sat, Feb 2, 2013 |
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LEED-EBOM stress test in Where Do I Start? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Feb 1, 2013 |
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WEc3 Reviewer's Response in EBOM-2009 WEc3: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores Thu, Jan 31, 2013 |
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IAQ Procedure contaminant testing - costs and concerns in NC-2009: Indoor air quality procedure - alternative compliance path |
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Lyle Axelarris Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M Design Alaska Tue, Jan 29, 2013 |
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Feedback for ACP Program in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
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Elizabeth Crenshaw Hammitt Environmental Coordinator EPB Thu, Jan 24, 2013 |
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LEED automation partners in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Michael Beattie LEED Administrator NBF Architects Wed, Jan 23, 2013 |
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Is data being gathered and used? in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Jan 22, 2013 |
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Kitchen Food Service Equipment in Schools 2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management |
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Hamilton Cort Principal Cort Architectural Group Mon, Jan 21, 2013 |
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Surface brightness requirement in Pilot Credit 22: Quality Interior Lighting |
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Fatima Plaza Mon, Jan 21, 2013 |
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embodied energy in Pilot Credit 63: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment |
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Jody Solell Owner Solar Electrics Fri, Jan 18, 2013 |
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LEED Boundary/Gross Floor Area for LEED-CI project in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
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Alejandro Rivera Rivera Junior Engineer Studio Domus Wed, Jan 16, 2013 |
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Material-Efficient Framing based on LEED-Homes? in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Heather DeGrella Director of Sustainable Education GreenCE, Inc. Tue, Jan 15, 2013 |
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Development density of the surrounding residential zone or neigh in How to Document SSc2 with Map Data |
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Gaston Viau Tue, Jan 15, 2013 |
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Project information (PI) forms in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
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Ameet AA Tue, Jan 15, 2013 |
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street network in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
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Sara Aschliman Mon, Jan 14, 2013 |
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New LEED boundary definition for SSc8 in Key LEED 2009 Interpretations |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, Jan 14, 2013 |
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USGBC Membership and Cont. Ed in Webcast Video: – LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have |
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Cassandra Kail MWA Architects Thu, Jan 10, 2013 |
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Modified AHU in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Alejandro Rivera Rivera Junior Engineer Studio Domus Thu, Jan 10, 2013 |
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