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Ducth adhesives in CS 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Extended Stay? in CS 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Sara Neff Director, Sustainability Programs Kilroy Realty Corporation Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Recycling Rooms in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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PI Form 3 occupancy question, transient student vs retail in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data |
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Mike Stopka Director of Sustainability Solomon Cordwell Buenz Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Scooter Parking in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Line between consumables and 'process' consumables in EBOM 2009 MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables |
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Jeff Benavides Sr. Project Manager ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: E Cigarettes in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Occupant feedback in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy |
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Sheryl Swartzle LEED administration TLC Engineering for Architecture Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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retention basin and infiltration on site in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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ADRIENN GELESZ LEED AP ABUD Engineering Ltd. Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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jaume balana quadrant Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Modelling Basement Parking in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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emergency Stairs in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Omar ElRawy Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Definition direct line of sight in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Juliane Muench Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Community Connectivity in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction |
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Steve Beck Chief Sustainability Officer LeChase Construction Services LLC Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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PC 26 Advanced Energy Metering - Feedback in Pilot Credit 26: Advanced Energy Metering |
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SOFIA KESIDOU Mon, Mar 18, 2013 |
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PC 25 Water Metering and Reporting - Feedback in Pilot Credit 25: Water Metering & Reporting |
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SOFIA KESIDOU Mon, Mar 18, 2013 |
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RE: Period & time of Breakdown in EBOM 2009 EAc3.2: Performance Measurement—System Level Metering |
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Hannah Bronfman Sustainability Consultant YR&G Fri, Mar 15, 2013 |
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RE: Bathroom Waste in EBOM 2009 MRc6: Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit |
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Barry Giles Founder & CEO, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP O+M BuildingWise LLC Thu, Mar 14, 2013 |
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RE: Area rugs / Loose mats in NC v2.2 EQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet Systems |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Mar 14, 2013 |
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RE: DG Gravel in Schools 2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Mar 13, 2013 |
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RE: Floodplain Documentation in ND-v2009: Floodplain avoidance |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Wed, Mar 13, 2013 |
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Lease Agreement an option to comply with the credit requirements in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Mary Ann Santos Tue, Mar 12, 2013 |
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RE: handling overflow in ND-v2009: Rainwater management |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Tue, Mar 12, 2013 |
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RE: PBT Source Reduction - No Circular Fluorescent Lamps? in Healthcare-v2009: PBT source reduction - mercury in lamps |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Tue, Mar 12, 2013 |
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RE: Is there an Alternate Compliance Path? in MPR5: Must comply with minimum occupancy rates |
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Anne Harney Senior Associate Ayers Saint Gross Architects + Planners Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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RE: Total for Division 12-Reused Furniture Amount PLUS Cost of New?? in CI 2009 MRc3.2: Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishings |
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Sonrisa Lucero Owner / Energy Engineer / Sustainability Consultant Sustainnovations, LLC Fri, Mar 8, 2013 |
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Manual/ Automatic irrigation required in Healthcare-v2009: Water efficient landscaping - no potable water use or no irrigation |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, Mar 8, 2013 |
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Benchmark or industry standard for equipment not listed in table in Schools 2009 WEc4: Process Water Use Reduction |
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Ameet AA Thu, Mar 7, 2013 |
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RE: On Site Renewable Energy (PV System Calculation) in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, Mar 7, 2013 |
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RE: Purchasing Green Cleaning Equipment in EBOM 2009 SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan |
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Matthew Singer Wed, Mar 6, 2013 |
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Documents/ details needed for alternative compliance path in NC v2.2 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Mark Meaders Sustainable Design Project Manager HDR Architecture, Inc. Tue, Mar 5, 2013 |
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RE: implementation costs (soft costs) in Pilot Credit 24: Acoustics |
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Helen Kessler President HJKessler Associates Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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RE: SSc5.2, Option 2 - Building Footprint and Parking Structures in NC v2.2 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space |
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Kris Phillips Architect Arcadis Wed, Feb 27, 2013 |
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RE: Residential building in CS 2009 SSc9: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Feb 27, 2013 |
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RE: Commissioning process in a volume program in LEED Volume Certification Program Launched |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Mar 22, 2011 |
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registering after construction starts in Registration after starting Construction |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Mar 18, 2011 |
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Mechanical Schedules in LEED EBOM - PI FORM 4 |
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David Eldridge Project Manager Grumman/Butkus Associates Tue, Mar 15, 2011 |
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RE: which LEED system in utility bills for multi tenanted buildings |
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David Eldridge Project Manager Grumman/Butkus Associates Tue, Mar 15, 2011 |
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RE: rating system selection forum in LEED CI - Minimal TI for a Large Space: Will This be Accepted? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Mar 9, 2011 |
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RE: I'm tired of Henry Gifford in LEED Story on NPR's All Things Considered |
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Eric Johnson Associate Gardiner & Theobald Tue, Mar 8, 2011 |
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RE: maintaining LEED certification in Certified Building - maintaining certification for LEED v2.2 buildings |
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Pinky Khatri Designer/Sustainability Coordinator VBN Architects Tue, Mar 8, 2011 |
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Appeal documentation in Standard Template/Format for submitting Credit Appeal and Clarification |
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Susann Geithner Director of Sustainability HSB Architects & Engineers Tue, Mar 8, 2011 |
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DSIRE... in Tax Credits and Incentives in California |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Mar 7, 2011 |
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webcast in Energy Benchmarking in LEED-EBOM Webinar |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Mar 3, 2011 |
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RE: context in Major Renovation - Definition |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Mon, Feb 28, 2011 |
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RE: i've been a usgbc employee for almost 9 years... in New Plaintiffs Join Amended LEED Lawsuit |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Fri, Feb 25, 2011 |
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list of required signatories in Required Signatory |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 22, 2011 |
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RE: "Platinum" green credential? in LEED to Award Points for Non-LEED Credentials |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, Feb 17, 2011 |
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by Tristan Roberts Sat, Feb 26, 2011 |
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RE: list of required signatories in Required Signatory |
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Peter Kennedy LEED AP, GreenPoint Rater Bright Green Strategies Wed, Feb 16, 2011 |
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Hi Rachael,
I'm not in Police Station -- how to calculate the FTE for detainees? |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, Feb 11, 2011 |
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RE: parking garages and LEED in LEED Certification for Parking Garages |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Feb 10, 2011 |
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RE: EAc6 forum in Purchasing REC in Appeals phase |
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Dana Dinolfo Assistant Property Manager Cassidy Turley Thu, Feb 10, 2011 |
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by Tristan Roberts Wed, Feb 9, 2011 |
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RE: Smoking area in retail area in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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GABRIEL MORALES Architect Grupo Syasa Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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RE: IEQ C6.2, acceptable adjustable diffusers? in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
76 | 117 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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Exemplary Performance for EA Cr3 Enhanced Commissioning in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
76 | 180 |
deborah lucking associate fentress architects Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: light pollution reduction for ' interiors of a resort building' in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
76 | 85 |
ZEB Tech singapore ESD Consultancy ZEB-Technology Pte Ltd Fri, Aug 13, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance |
76 | 99 |
Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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Do these requirements apply to tenanted areas too ? in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
76 | 44 |
Omar Katanani Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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Total credits by ex exemplary performance in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
76 | 42 |
Xavi B Sun, Sep 26, 2010 |
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CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
76 | 99 |
Malik Rehman Thu, Aug 26, 2010 |
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RE: ASHRAE 62.1 and Kitchen Ventilation in High-Rise Residential in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: Peak Transients in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
75 | 154 |
Linda Davisson Senior Consultant Sustainable Design Consulting Fri, Sep 17, 2010 |
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HERS Rater in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
75 | 190 |
David Herrera Architect Maiz Transforma Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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VOC Budget - General Question in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
75 | 296 |
Jonathan Weiss Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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RE: Exemplary Performance for EA Cr3 Enhanced Commissioning in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
75 | 180 |
deborah lucking associate fentress architects Fri, Sep 24, 2010 |
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RE: Exterior lighting - option 3 in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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RE: EAc2.1 and EAc2.2 performance periods and compliance in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation |
75 | 32 |
Pierce Holstrom Director of Engineering Environmental Building Strategies Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Off-site sorting and land clearing debris in CS 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
75 | 46 |
Mark LaCroix EVP The CarbonNeutral Company Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Roger Chang Principal, Director of Sustainability Westlake Reed Leskosky Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Modeling and Process Energy in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Ran Zhang LEED Consultant Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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Gold Leaf Size in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Jayme Van Oot Wed, Mar 6, 2013 |
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Comments not addressed in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Mar 5, 2013 |
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Documents/ details needed for alternative compliance path in NC v2.2 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Mark Meaders Sustainable Design Project Manager HDR Architecture, Inc. Tue, Mar 5, 2013 |
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LEDs compared to their counterpart flourescent in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps |
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Victor Avedano Principal JALRW Eng. Group Inc. Mon, Mar 4, 2013 |
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LEED AP Credentialing Maintenance Procedures in Webcast Video: – LEED AP+: Should You Opt In, and What To Do Once You Have |
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Michelle Diller Sustainable Design Solutions Project Manager HDR Architecture Fri, Mar 1, 2013 |
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Low Anual Rainfall Average in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Ronald Dean Sumac Inc. Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Change in National Membership Organization in New USGBC Membership Fee Structure |
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Michael Smithing Director - Green Building Advisory Colliers International Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Vehicle Maintenance Facilities - Lighting in CI 2009 EAc1.2: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls |
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Carlton Ross Thu, Feb 28, 2013 |
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Does CARB certification meet the Requirements? in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Erika Duran LEED Coordinator Dagher Engineering Tue, Feb 26, 2013 |
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U.S.G.B.C. definiton of residential in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Kathryn West LEED AP O+M, Guiding Principles Compliance Professional Energy Ace Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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LEED CI v2: transfer to v3, EBOM, or can't certificate? in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
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Richard Cuebas Integra Design Group, Architects & Engineers, PSC Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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the new formaldehyde rule in NC 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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Minimum MEP system & Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Kerrie Racicot Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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How to include Parking Ramp Energy Use in Small Bldg? in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,426 |
Kevin Flynn President, AIA, LEED AP BD&C EcoDEEP Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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lighting controls in Retail–CI-v2009: Optimize energy performance - lighting controls |
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ARGIA ARROYO BUGANZA Thu, Feb 21, 2013 |
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Rainwater Harvesting Calculator in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
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E H Sustainability Architect Mon, Feb 18, 2013 |
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Option 2: Scope and EAp2 in CI 2009 EAc1.3: Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC |
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Marco Abdallah Fri, Feb 15, 2013 |
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What codes or standards for Fundamental Commissioning in NC v2.2 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
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Veronica Reed Founder SDSARCH CIA. LTDA. Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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Option 2: EV Capacity per Station in Retail–CI-v2009: Alternative transportation |
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Richard Manning Principal Green Building Services Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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MRcredit 7 in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Esther Kohout Kohout Woodwork, Inc Wed, Feb 13, 2013 |
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