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Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
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Chinthaka Jagodaarachchi Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Golf Courses in NC 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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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: Reflective Roof Ballast in NC v2.2 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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T Ros Tros AICE Thu, Apr 25, 2013 |
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Baseline Calculations in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Regina Ng Thu, Apr 25, 2013 |
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RE: Difference between Multiple Circuit-On/Off and Multiple mode in CI 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Joyce Kelly Consultant Architectural Fusion Wed, Apr 24, 2013 |
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RE: European standard equivalent in CS 2009 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products |
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Antonio Rodriguez LEED AP BD+C SYASA - México Wed, Apr 24, 2013 |
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RE: RECs for LEED in foreign countries in NC v2.2 EAc6: Green Power |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Apr 24, 2013 |
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Reconstituted Veneer in CI 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Lara Schneider Tue, Apr 23, 2013 |
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European wood certificates in CS 2009 MRc6: Certified Wood |
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Antonio Rodriguez LEED AP BD+C SYASA - México Tue, Apr 23, 2013 |
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RE: Upload Documentation in NC 2009 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Apr 23, 2013 |
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Drop-off area in Schools 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Mark Wilhelm Principal Green Ideas, Inc. Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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RE: Compliance requirements in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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RE: Clarifications in Healthcare-v2009: Construction activity pollution prevention |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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RE: Elevators (Lift/Escalators) & LEED EAC1 credit in Schools 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Ameet AA Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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RE: I-Beam Audit for each AHU? in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.1: IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management Program |
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Nena Elise Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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RE: BD&C Credit in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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RE: Small Buildings are Ineligible? in Healthcare-v2009: Daylight and views - views |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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Residential Units requirements Ashrae 62.1 2004 in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Victor Avedano Principal JALRW Eng. Group Inc. Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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RE: Laundry detergent in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials |
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Patty Breech Sustainability Consultant UHG Consulting Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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Waste water generation and treated water in CS 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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RE: Process Loads Description in CI 2009 EAc3: Measurement and Verification |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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RE: LEED Boundary in NC v2.2 SSc6.2: Stormwater Design—Quality Control |
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Nadia Ayala Architect / LEED AP BD+C AMP Proyectos México Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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Should be good to go in Eligibility for LEED AP exam |
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Candace Small Thu, Jan 12, 2012 |
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re: LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities in LEED Project Registration for Sports Facilities |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jan 10, 2012 |
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RE: Dear All,
I am new on LEED in Existing Building with an outbuilding addition |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Jan 10, 2012 |
| LEED Certification Project Submittal Tips from GBCI | - |
by Tristan Roberts Wed, Jan 4, 2012 |
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Credit Specific in How to group multiple buildings? |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Jan 3, 2012 |
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Good Day,
Except for EAP2 and in List of performance period lengths |
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Jubilee Daniels, MLA, LEED AP O+M Consultant, Sustainable Buildings and Operations Jubilee Environmental Consulting Tue, Jan 3, 2012 |
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L-3 form in LEED Databases |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Dec 30, 2011 |
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RE: Yes in Water Efficiency - Water Meter requirement |
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Natalie Tan Thu, Dec 29, 2011 |
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RE: IES vs other software in Has anyone done LEED energy modelling using Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) software |
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Sauraj Gautam Business Development Manager IES LTD. Sun, Dec 25, 2011 |
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Re: LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space in LEED for Existing Buildings - Tenant Space |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Dec 20, 2011 |
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late submission in Submission Timeline |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Dec 18, 2011 |
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RE: Spec Sections vs. LEED Credits checklist? in How to "Green" Specs on LEED Projects |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Thu, Dec 15, 2011 |
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RE: LEED certification deadline in Deadline to Submit Construction Submittal - LEED NC (LEED for Schools) |
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Francis Chua Project Architect Nadaskay Kopelson Architects Tue, Dec 13, 2011 |
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Consistency, Consistency, Consistency in Changes to Recognition Package for Pre-LEED 2009 Certified Projects |
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April Ambrose Sustainability Consultant: Senior Project Manager Viridian Thu, Dec 8, 2011 |
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RE: Extension in Respond Review after 25 business day |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Tue, Dec 6, 2011 |
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by Romano Iglesia Mon, Dec 5, 2011 |
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RE: Can't use LEED 2009 MF sections for an NC 2.2 project. in Material Cost: CSI MasterFormat 1995 vs. 2004 |
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Tim Crowley LEED AP / Founder www.BCdesignbuild.com Tue, Nov 29, 2011 |
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RE: Re: Community development project certification in Community development project certification |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, Nov 29, 2011 |
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RE: Clarification in LEED Certification for District Cooling System Plant |
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Jeff Benavides Sr. Project Manager ecoPreserve: Building Sustainability Wed, Nov 23, 2011 |
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RE: SS Credit 4.3 LEFEV Parking in LEED NC 2.2 campus application guide |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Nov 18, 2011 |
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RE: Recycling Insulation in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Thu, Jan 28, 2010 |
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RE: Rock Ballasting in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions |
162 | 18 |
Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Mon, Dec 28, 2009 |
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Rock Ballasting in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions |
158 | 18 |
Chris Munn Director, National Operations Chelsea Group, Ltd. Mon, Dec 28, 2009 |
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100% recycling rate claims in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Yancy Wright Director Sellen Sustainability / Sellen Construction Wed, Jan 13, 2010 |
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RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Drew Johnson LEED AP O+M Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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RE: FSC Timber outside of the US in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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Recycling Insulation in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jan 27, 2010 |
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Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Drew Johnson LEED AP O+M Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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RE: Core fixtures included? in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Devon Bertram Sustainability Manager YR&G Fri, Sep 11, 2009 |
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RE: Where does Interior Plant Maintenance fit into IPM? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Shira Norman YRG sustainability Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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FSC Timber outside of the US in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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Re-used wood in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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RE: 100% recycling rate claims in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Valerie Walsh Sustainable Design & Construction Consultants Walsh Sustainability Group Fri, Jan 15, 2010 |
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RE: calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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JP Rout Wed, Jan 6, 2010 |
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Is it worth it? Maybe. in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Kenley Kyle Sen. Sales Engineer Sigler Inc. Wed, Oct 14, 2009 |
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calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Gregory Hurst Office Manager Robert Peccia & Associates Tue, Jan 5, 2010 |
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Local zoning requires no parking in CI 2009 SSc3.3: Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability |
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Michael Miller Project Architect, Sustainability Resources Group SERA Architects Thu, Sep 9, 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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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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EXTRACTION DUCTS AND FANS in CS 2009 IEQc3: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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SSc4.2 in Multiple Buildings in CS 2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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Robert Phinney Interim Director, Sustainable Design Solutions HDR Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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Pilot House - Credit 67 Approach in Pilot Credit 67: Pilot Alternative Compliance Path—EA Prerequisite 2 |
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Ryan Pitera Energy Consultant van Zelm, Heywood & Shadford Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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Extraction/Manufacture within 500 miles in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Mariah Grife Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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update to LI #10250 in New Rules for Formaldehyde in IEQc4.4 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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Urinal pre-wash and fuzzy control in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Noriko Yasuhara CSR Design & Landscape Co., Ltd. Tue, Apr 2, 2013 |
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MRc3 in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Pamela Lippe President e4, inc. Sun, Mar 31, 2013 |
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MRc4 in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Pamela Lippe President e4, inc. Sun, Mar 31, 2013 |
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MRc2 in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Pamela Lippe President e4, inc. Sun, Mar 31, 2013 |
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Malfunctioning Water Meters in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
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Edward Malesevich Sustainability Analyst Transwestern Sustainability Services Fri, Mar 29, 2013 |
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LEED v2 and Mozilla in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Melissa Wrolstad Fri, Mar 29, 2013 |
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Ds values for summer/winter in NC v2.2 EQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Kelly Kuettner Senior Mechanical Designer S. L. King & Associates Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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Radical Simplification in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Melissa Wrolstad Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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Radical Simplification in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
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Melissa Wrolstad Thu, Mar 28, 2013 |
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Thanks Tristan! in GBCI Invites Direct Inquiries—But Do Your Homework First |
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Megan Ritchie Saffitz Director of LEED Support U.S. Green Building Council 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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prescriptive maintenance in CMP reporting - what happens after webinars are complete? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Mar 27, 2013 |
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Controller efficiency factor (CE) in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Pedro Ribeiro Director of Sustainability Edifícios Saudáveis Consultores Wed, Mar 27, 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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ENERGY MODELING in CS 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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RICARDO GUEMEZ DIAZ ENG IACSA Mon, Mar 25, 2013 |
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