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Submittal templates in metric Units in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 25, 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 |
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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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RE: Making progress? in Pilot Credit 3: Medical and Process Equipment Efficiency |
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Brian Alessi Sustainability Project Manager The Sheward Partnership, LLC Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: Exclude Existing Lights From Calculation? in Schools 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Oct 2, 2012 |
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Recycling in Malaysia in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Joel Cesare Tue, Sep 18, 2012 |
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RE: Asphalt Paving with white paint coating in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 11, 2012 |
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RE: Participation in Online Forum in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 11, 2012 |
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RE: Sample size for air speed measurements in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
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Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Mon, Sep 10, 2012 |
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RE: IEQp1- A3 Table Mechanical Ventilation 100%OA in Schools-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Tue, Sep 4, 2012 |
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RE: Historical uses in Pilot Credit 16: Rainwater Management |
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Theresa Backhus Sites Technical Specialist USGBC Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: Materials Counted for other MR Credits in Pilot Credit 52: Environmentally Preferable Non-Structural Products and Materials—Prescriptive Attributes |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 4, 2012 |
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RE: Plastics/PVC and Flooring in EBOM 2009 MRc9: Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Sep 3, 2012 |
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RE: LEED AP registering a CI project in CI 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Sep 2, 2012 |
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RE: Rainwater Harvesting in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Aug 31, 2012 |
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RE: Superfund Sites eligible for Brownfields Redevelopment credit? in NC v2.2 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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emily reese Architectural Designer / Sustainable Facility Planner Jacobs Engineering Wed, Aug 29, 2012 |
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RE: glass not allowed in co-mingled recyclables in Schools 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Aug 29, 2012 |
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RE: PC5 still available? in Pilot Credit 5: Preliminary Integrative Project Planning & Design |
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Batya Metalitz Manager, LEED Technical Development USGBC Tue, Aug 28, 2012 |
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RE: Hot Water use in Schools 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Sep 5, 2012 |
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RE: Non-Densely Occupied Space Ventilation in Schools 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Fri, Aug 17, 2012 |
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RE: Whole System Integration Process Guide not referenced in Pilot Credit 60: Integrative Process |
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Batya Metalitz Manager, LEED Technical Development USGBC Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: Annual Energy Cost Escalation in Schools 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, Aug 7, 2012 |
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RE: IDc2 in CS 2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Aug 2, 2012 |
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RE: Legacy LEED APs can earn IDc2 in LEED 2009 projects in Can a legacy LEED AP participate in LEED V3 projects?? |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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RE: mixed use means LEED-NC or CS in LEED for homes in South East Asia |
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Robert Himmler EGS-plan International GmbH Sun, Sep 12, 2010 |
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RE: GSHP in ground source heating & cooling |
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Melissa Kemp President Premium Organization Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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RE: Wiggle Room in LEED EB O & M Submission Period |
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Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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Fee Schedule in What is your Fee Schedule for EBOM Projects? |
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Dan Ackerstein Principal Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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check with GBCI in Time frame of certification: Two building parts with different completion |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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LEED AP credential maintenance in LEED exams+ maintain credential |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: renovation under LEED-CS in Core and Shell for an Existing Building Renovation |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
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RE: Low VOC tested products in China in Challenges we encountered in the LEED consulting process for China projects |
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Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
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RE: To try and answer your in Some problems we faced in the progress of LEED consulting in China |
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Julian Bott Principal Design Consultant Cundall Hong Kong Fri, Sep 3, 2010 |
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RE: CIRs and LEED Interpretation changes in USGBC to Offer Precedent-Setting LEED Interpretations, Along with CIRs |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Fri, Sep 3, 2010 |
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CS Appendix 3 in FTE - vacant suites |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Sep 3, 2010 |
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Re: Construction Documents in Construction Documents |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Sep 2, 2010 |
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RE: MPRs and temporary structures in Sem-Permanent Buildings |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 1, 2010 |
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official word from USGBC in The Future of CIRs in LEED |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Aug 31, 2010 |
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RE: rating system selection policy in LEED-Commercial Interiors Certification |
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Anderson Benite Tue, Aug 31, 2010 |
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Dealing with MPR #6 if there is no meter in Minimum Program Requirements - energy and water reporting |
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Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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forum response in LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS CONSULTANT COSTS |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Aug 29, 2010 |
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team integration in What are the credits and prerequisites in the scope of MEP Contractor? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Aug 29, 2010 |
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RE: How to address area requirements in CS 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Xavi B Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
67 | 61 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Thu, Sep 9, 2010 |
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Collected StromWater for irrigation in EBOM 2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control |
67 | 50 |
Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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RE: Solid Surface Materials; Quartz, Corian, etc. claiming Regional in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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Energy Star: User Consumption in Multi Tenant Buildings in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Joerg Schlenger Dr.-Ing. Drees&Sommer Advanced Building Technologies GmbH Mon, Sep 27, 2010 |
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Business Machine Room (doesn't generate 40,000 pages per month) in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Tysa Tenebro Thu, Aug 19, 2010 |
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Permanent Carpeted System - Internal Maint. Narrative in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
67 | 75 |
Eamon Geary Sustainability Director - Facilities Michael Baker Jr, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Malik Rehman Wed, Sep 1, 2010 |
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RE: LEED compliant trash liners in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials |
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Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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RE: 100% WATER CONSUMPTION FROM TREATED HARVESTED RAIN WATER 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. Tue, Jul 27, 2010 |
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RE: Incorrect payback period in EBOM 2009 EAc2.1: Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis |
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Pierce Holstrom Director of Engineering Environmental Building Strategies Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Star and Energy & Water Data Release Form in EBOM 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Pablo Fortunato Suarez Principal ESD Consultant/Architect GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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RE: Commissioning LEED Submittal in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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David Hubka GROUP Leader E3 GROUP Wed, Feb 23, 2011 |
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RE: DES Commissioning (upstream) in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Adam Targowski Owner ATsec Mon, Jul 25, 2011 |
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RE: Cost of ASHRAE Level I Energy Audit in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Kimberly Frith Sustainability Consultant Alto Sustainability, LLC Wed, Aug 18, 2010 |
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Reference ET rates in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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mark peternell Fri, Mar 11, 2011 |
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RE: Unirrigated areas in Option 1 in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 |
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RE: Lighting power of roof garden. in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Mon, Apr 2, 2012 |
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50 % Pervious Pavement or Each Paver need to be 50% Pervious? in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
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Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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Default value for open grid paver. in CI 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
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Chi-Chung Sue Steven Leach International Asia Inc. Taiwan Branch Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE FREE QUIZ in LEED Green Associate Test Prep Resources |
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Lorne Mlotek LEED AP BD+C LeadingGREEN Wed, Jul 4, 2012 |
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U-value unheated/heated slab-on-grade floor in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Francesco Passerini Wed, Jul 4, 2012 |
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LEED for Existing Homes in LEED for EB- O&M for Homes |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 2, 2012 |
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Interpretations Database in USGBC's New LEED Interpretations Similar to Old Precedent-Setting CIRs |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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ID Credit for New Construction Projects in EBOM 2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement |
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Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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Air-tight Drywall Approach/Compartmentalization &Sprinkler Heads in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
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Kathy Kahill PDT Architects Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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Tenant storage vs Host Building storage. in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Luis Leal Luis Leal CTE Tue, Jun 26, 2012 |
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Partial tenant occupancy with no core water fixtures in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Laurent Kanago Partner Ecohill Solutions Mon, Jun 25, 2012 |
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City review of LEED project = LEED experience? in Do you have questions for GBCI? |
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Valerie J. Amor Visionary - CEO/President/Founder Drawing Conclusions LLC Sun, Jun 24, 2012 |
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LEED speciality will need to match to project type? in Do you have questions for GBCI? |
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Valerie J. Amor Visionary - CEO/President/Founder Drawing Conclusions LLC Sun, Jun 24, 2012 |
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EAc1 model and EAc6 calcs in Performing LEED Green Power Calculations |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Jun 22, 2012 |
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Laundry drain water in Pilot Credit 10: Sustainable Wastewater Management |
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Wei Jiang Fri, Jun 22, 2012 |
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Multiple Buildings in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details |
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Dhanujie Jayapala Sustainability Executive MAS Active Trading Pvt Ltd Wed, Jun 20, 2012 |
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Mechanically Ventilated Areas in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Angela Saggin Tue, Jun 19, 2012 |
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ID Credit - Building as a Teaching Tool in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Kellin Vellenoweth Fri, Jun 15, 2012 |
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Item 6 in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs |
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Tom Fisher Wed, Jun 13, 2012 |
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estimating system Ds in EBOM 2009 IEQp1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance |
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AAME User Wed, Jun 13, 2012 |
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LEED Specifications in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs |
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Michael Heacock Architect, LEED AP Michael Heacock Architect, Inc. Wed, Jun 13, 2012 |
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Dan, in LEED Submittal Forms, Beta to v3 |
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Emily Catacchio Sustainability Specialist Wight and Company Tue, Jun 12, 2012 |
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Defining "One Building" in PI Form 2 Project Summary Details |
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Chris DeVolder 360 Architecture Mon, Jun 11, 2012 |
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