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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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TOMAS URIBE PROJECT MANAGER SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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When to submit for construction Review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Jon Quigley Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Gravel in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Crissy Tsai Sustainability Coordinator Webcor Builders Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
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Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 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 Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Spray insulation in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,381 |
TOMAS URIBE PROJECT MANAGER SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Gravel in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Crissy Tsai Sustainability Coordinator Webcor Builders Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
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Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
821 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
119 |
Michael DeVuono T&M Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
149 |
Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
194 |
Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Spray insulation in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
128 |
Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Adam Knoff Sustainability Project Manager Unico Properties Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Property Boundry. in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Interior Places of Respite in Healthcare-v2009: Connection to the natural world - places of respite |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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U values and ci for Climate Zone 2 in U values and ci for Climate Zone 2 - This is a tropical country! |
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Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Fri, Jul 2, 2010 |
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Check MPRs in LEED Boundary |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 |
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LEED rating system selection policy - schools in LEED Schools |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jun 30, 2010 |
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narrow it down in Leed Consultant Contract |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Jun 24, 2010 |
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If we assume there's no in Major Renovation - Minimum Program Requirements |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Jun 24, 2010 |
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RE: FTE in Calculating FTEs for a Lobby |
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Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Wed, Jun 23, 2010 |
| LEED 2009 - Major Renovation of Metal Bldg: Recycle, Reuse, Regional Issues | - |
by Sara LeMone Wed, Jun 30, 2010 |
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post to EQc8.1 forum in Daylighting calculation for open areas |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Jun 20, 2010 |
| SSc4.2 Bicycle path minimum width (LEED for Schools) | - |
by Jorge Arismendi Fri, Jun 18, 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: alternative path with signatories in Initials on LEED Credit Forms |
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Leo van Veldhuizen Outback Building Design Thu, Jun 17, 2010 |
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RE: Project eligibility in Implementing LEED NC on a project that has commenced construction |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jun 14, 2010 |
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Alternative Documentation Paths in Owner Signatories |
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Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Fri, Jun 11, 2010 |
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LEED Online troubles in Credits that were complete are no longer on LEED Online |
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Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Fri, Jun 11, 2010 |
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RE: Smaller projects in MAN-HOUR |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jun 8, 2010 |
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LEED-NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings & On-Campus Bu in 1 Site ... 2 Projects |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Jun 8, 2010 |
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RE: "Passed in 2006 or before and not appearing in LEED AP Directory in LEED AP for 6 years - but NOT on LEED Online |
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Brian Kaplan Associate STUDIOS architecture Fri, Jun 4, 2010 |
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RE: Which version in Changing Authorization Levels |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Jun 4, 2010 |
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RE: Check MPR and rating system selection policy in Add addition to a LEED certified building. |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Jun 3, 2010 |
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No spreadsheet... in Accepted local codes and standards in other countries (Sweden) |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Thu, Jun 3, 2010 |
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just what I needed! in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
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C Brokaw Architect Tue, Feb 8, 2011 |
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RE: just what I needed! in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
64 | 12 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Feb 8, 2011 |
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RE: ETS and Ventilation Requirements for Residential Projects in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
63 | 189 |
Rick Gehrke Consultant A.C.E. AmBiental Wed, Sep 22, 2010 |
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RE: Reference evapotranspiration rate ET0 in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
63 | 236 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Mar 11, 2011 |
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RE: Concrete Curing Systems in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
63 | 287 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Tue, Aug 24, 2010 |
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RE: Roof space under the perforated panel in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
63 | 83 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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RE: Mixed Mode Systems in NC 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
63 | 112 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Tue, Feb 15, 2011 |
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RE: FTE calculation for Hotel occupancy in Calculating FTEs |
63 | 135 |
David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Sun, Aug 8, 2010 |
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RE: Reused furniture from old office in CI 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
63 | 75 |
Patrick Moore GBD Architects, Inc Tue, Aug 24, 2010 |
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Metering in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
63 | 66 |
Paul C Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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RE: entry way from outdoor atrium in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
63 | 37 |
Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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RE: Bank Entrance Separate from Building Entrance in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
63 | 37 |
John Beeson Chief Mystic in Resident betterENVIRONMENT, LLC Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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RE: ..outdoor temperature exceeds design in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
63 | 44 |
Steve Khouw Principal DNA GreenDesign Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Star Partner in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance |
63 | 96 |
Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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RE: Separate design and construction commissioning agents? in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
63 | 43 |
Molly A. Jones Director of Sustainable Facilities SAIC Tue, Apr 5, 2011 |
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LEED outside the US in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
63 | 97 |
Nicolas Galiotto Owner BuildGreen.dk Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: Nice addition to the site in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
63 | 12 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Feb 2, 2011 |
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Irrigation - Baseline case in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Omar Katanani Mon, Mar 7, 2011 |
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LEED Project Boundary, Existing Irrigation, and Crane Placement in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
62 | 236 |
Brooks Critchfield Principal Open Field Designs, Inc. Mon, Aug 1, 2011 |
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FTE´s in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Emmanuel Pauwels Owner Green Living Projects s.l. Tue, Jan 26, 2010 |
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"Confidential" projects in Do you have questions for GBCI? |
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Kath Williams LEED Fellow 2011, Principal Kath Williams + Associates Mon, Apr 30, 2012 |
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Signatories in LEED 2012 Behind the Scenes - follow up conversation |
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Brittany Eldredge Mon, Apr 30, 2012 |
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LEED online access and compatability in leedonline.com access - is it possible??? |
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Sherri Brown Thu, Apr 26, 2012 |
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USGBC Energy and Water Data Release Authorization Form Upload in MPR 6 - Energy Star Portfolio Manager |
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Kendal Neitzke LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA MSI General Corporation Wed, Apr 25, 2012 |
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Tenant Space Ventilation in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Tue, Apr 24, 2012 |
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C&S Default Occupancy - Unoccupied zones in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
518 |
Omar Katanani Tue, Apr 24, 2012 |
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Detached Offices and Restroom in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
428 |
Prudence Ferreira Principal Integral Impact Inc Mon, Apr 23, 2012 |
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System type and OA input in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
518 |
Mary Ann Santos Sat, Apr 21, 2012 |
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Weather data for sizing runs in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
821 |
Francesco Passerini Fri, Apr 20, 2012 |
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IEQp1 Compliance ? in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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George Bender arora engineers Thu, Apr 19, 2012 |
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Ventilation in residential portion of mixed use project in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
467 |
David Sheridan Principal Aqua Cura Wed, Apr 18, 2012 |
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LEED EB:OM SS c 4: No Transport Survey in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation |
232 |
Srimannarayana NCVK ESD Consultant Mon, Apr 16, 2012 |
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Vertical grids in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
397 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Fri, Apr 13, 2012 |
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Task Lighting Required at Copy and Fax Machines in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Fri, Apr 13, 2012 |
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v2.2 CIR applied to v2009 in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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This classification confuses to me in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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Museum Exhibits in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
149 |
Green Builder Employee Consulting Firm Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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2012 public comment in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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Non-fossil fuel in district heat in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,381 |
Jens Apel Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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White ceramic tile in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
164 |
ICE Co. Indochine Engineering Vietnam Ltd Wed, Apr 11, 2012 |
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