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RE: Acoustics study in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, May 18, 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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RE: Percantage Make-Up in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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RE: Casework in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 17, 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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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Lyle Axelarris Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M Design Alaska Fri, May 17, 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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RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Brett Farbstein Commissioning Engineer AKF Group Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Form Questions in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Entry mat in vestibule w/ tile surround in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser 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: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products" in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
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Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores 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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RE: LEV discounted parking in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
209 |
BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Acoustics study in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
356 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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SS1 Option 2 Path 11 With Tenant installing PV in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
159 |
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 |
8 |
Linda Francis President Francis Consulting Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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RE: Percantage Make-Up in Healthcare-v2009: Sustainably sourced materials and products |
5 |
BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 18, 2013 |
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RE: Casework in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
238 |
Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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School addition - LEED Boundary in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
96 |
padraic o connell Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
255 |
Lyle Axelarris Civil Engineer, LEED AP BD+C, O+M Design Alaska Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Building Envelope Commissioning LEED required test methodology in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
169 |
Brett Farbstein Commissioning Engineer AKF Group Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Form Questions in Healthcare-v2009: Acoustic environment |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Entry mat in vestibule w/ tile surround in Schools 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Meaning of "Ready to Use Products" in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
333 |
Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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CS - Residential Building in MPR6: Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data |
10 |
CRolim Engenharia Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: LEV discounted parking in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
209 |
BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Ventilated attic roofs - Baseline Vs Proposed in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 17, 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 17, 2013 |
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RE: Educational Program in CS 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Morteza Kasmaei Principal Climatic Design Inc. 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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RE: Determining FTE, PTE in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz 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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Seems like one rack is okay in CI SS C3.2- Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Feb 14, 2010 |
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As a CIR? in Can LEED NC 2009 credits be applied to Schools 2009 certification and vice versa? |
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Joshua Radoff Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author YRG sustainability Sun, Feb 14, 2010 |
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NC2.2 EQc6.1 & EQc6.2 - Do the shared multi-occupant spaces need in NC2.2 EQc6.1 & EQc6.2 - Do the shared multi-occupant spaces need to match between credits? |
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Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Sun, Feb 14, 2010 |
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LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC in LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC |
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Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Sun, Feb 14, 2010 |
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Thread in IEQc3.2 in Flush Out & Off Gassing |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Jan 5, 2010 |
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RE: re: BIRC in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6 IPM - Are the "least toxic" products listed by the BIRC LEED compliant? |
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Drew Johnson LEED AP O+M Mon, Dec 28, 2009 |
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LEED CS - Version 2.0 in LEED CS - Version 2.0 |
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Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Wed, Dec 2, 2009 |
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SSc8 is really 3 credits? in If you could invent a new credit, what would it be? |
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LEEDuser Live from Greenbuild Wed, Nov 11, 2009 |
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Meeting WaterSense Specification for Fixtures in WE Credits in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
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Jeremy Cressman VP GM Commercial Business Unit American Standard Brands Wed, Apr 6, 2011 |
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Current registered project shifts to New Rating Systems in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
59 | 97 |
William Wong Mon, May 9, 2011 |
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Tenant area-HVAC system type in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
58 | 207 |
Amgad Khattab LEED Product Manager Raya Smart Buildings Fri, Sep 2, 2011 |
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partial renovation / partial expansion EAc1 points in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
58 | 207 |
Mary Ann Santos Tue, May 8, 2012 |
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RE: Daylight Sensors in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
58 | 207 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, Sep 4, 2012 |
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RE: Roof space under the perforated panel in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
58 | 83 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Wed, Aug 18, 2010 |
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RE: Design Storm Interval in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control |
58 | 50 |
Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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Documenting Controller Efficiency in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
58 | 234 |
Michael Hill Mon, Feb 7, 2011 |
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RE: What is the correct way to find the width of the street? in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
58 | 45 |
Chris Marshall Manager, LEED Technical Development U.S. Green Building Council Thu, Apr 7, 2011 |
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A & B bus lines - do they count separately? in NC 2009 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access |
58 | 97 |
Jill Ziegler Program Manager for Sustainability Initiatives Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Wed, May 25, 2011 |
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RE: Commissioning Agent in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
58 | 53 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 22, 2010 |
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RE: Interior Lighting_24-hour operation project in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
58 | 395 |
Eric Dixon Energy Performance Analyst HDR Architecture Mon, Jan 9, 2012 |
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RE: LZ2 - LZ3 in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
58 | 395 |
Glenn Heinmiller IALD, LC, LEED AP, Principal Lam Partners Thu, Mar 1, 2012 |
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do fire extinguishers and the in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
58 | 122 |
kelvin duen Fri, Aug 13, 2010 |
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RE: Ongoing Commissioning Overlap with New Building Commissioning in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning |
58 | 26 |
Pierce Holstrom Director of Engineering Environmental Building Strategies Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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RE: Outside of the US in CS 2009 EAc6: Green Power |
58 | 40 |
Lana Malone Director of Business Development- Green Building Division Renewable Choice Energy Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: LEED CI v2.0 EQc4.5 Template in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating |
58 | 102 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Aug 29, 2010 |
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USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
58 | 27 |
Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Tue, Mar 1, 2011 |
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RE: USGBC responses to comments on LEED Interpretations in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
58 | 27 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, Mar 3, 2011 |
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RE: Existing Equipment in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances |
58 | 188 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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ARI Certification for VRF equipment in LEED-NC 2009 in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,354 |
Mauricio Ramirez Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Baseline Exhaust Fans vs. Proposed ERV in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,354 |
Candice Rogers Paladin, Inc Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Aerosol Coating Product ( Spray Paint?) in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
333 |
John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP Sustainability Consultant CSV Architects Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Existing Imperviouness in CS 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Markus Henning M.Eng Facility Management Alpha Energy & Environment Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Evapotranspiration rate in CS 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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M K Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Ashrae 90.1 - Tradable Surfaces in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
516 |
Angela Saggin Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Commissioning firm instead of a specific person? in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
169 |
Veronika Sundberg Environmental Engineer - Certification Skanska Sverige AB Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Pressure Drop Adjustment when no HVAC has been designed in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
516 |
Santiago Rodriguez Consultant REVITALIZA CONSULTORES Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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Team Members Blocked from accessing the Project in Owner team member and signatories |
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Mairead Morrissey Principal Environmental Consultant AWN Consulting Ltd Fri, Feb 10, 2012 |
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SCS Gold Certificate in Schools IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings |
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Suzanne Allerton Architect W2A Design Group Thu, Feb 9, 2012 |
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ARI Certification for Japanese equipment in LEED-NC 2.2 in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Mauricio Ramirez Thu, Feb 9, 2012 |
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Residential project in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
331 |
Emmanuel Pauwels Owner Green Living Projects s.l. Thu, Feb 9, 2012 |
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How to address the lighting in a train station? in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
174 |
Rosana Correa Director Casa do Futuro Thu, Feb 9, 2012 |
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Strategy changes after construction review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
332 |
Michael Smithing Director - Green Building Advisory Colliers International Thu, Feb 9, 2012 |
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Using the centerline as the "site boundary" in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
395 |
Zachary Guren LEED AP BD+C Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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Addition to Hospital with Shared HW and CHW Plant in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
812 |
David Weigel, PE Managing Member The Watt Doctors, LLC Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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Charging stations and Calgreen in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
209 |
deborah lucking Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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PEAK Transients--What makes for PEAK? Not TOTALLY Occupied? in NC 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
157 |
Brooks Critchfield Principal Open Field Designs, Inc. Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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Option 2 with exterior lights on motion sensors in EBOM 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
82 |
Melinda Shah Architect Schooley Caldwell Associates Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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LEED CI in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
116 |
MARIA GARCIA Wed, Feb 8, 2012 |
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