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Correction in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Paula Melton Managing Editor BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 22, 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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Ramesh Narayanan Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Street trees in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
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Roland Le Roux Green Building Consultant Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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LEED EB:OM in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
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Lennart Lifvenhjelm Vasakronan AB Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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PV's special rate in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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FABIO VIERO Head of Sustainability Manens-TiFS s.p.a. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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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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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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Street trees in Pilot Credit 14: Walkable Streets |
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Roland Le Roux Green Building Consultant Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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PV's special rate in NC 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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FABIO VIERO Head of Sustainability Manens-TiFS s.p.a. 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 |
1,360 |
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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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: 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: 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: WDF - Power generation other than electricity? in NC 2009 MRc2: Construction Waste Management |
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Michelle Reott LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, Managing Principal Earthly Ideas LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Average Pressure Differential - New LEED Online Template in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: SIGNALIZATION SIZE in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Baseline Building Rotation in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, May 21, 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 Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: FSC certification for drywall subs in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Doreen Kruschina Doreen Kruschina Planung+Baumanagement Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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RE: Requirements by government agency don't require total cleanup in NC 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Tue, May 21, 2013 |
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check MPRs in attaching to an existing building |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, May 13, 2010 |
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RE: Using messages feature of LEED Online v3 in LEED Online - Messages |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Wed, May 12, 2010 |
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Mobile vs. Relocatable in Is Project LEED Certifiable? |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Tue, May 11, 2010 |
| LEEDuser now supports LEED-NC v2.2 | - |
by Tristan Roberts Wed, Oct 26, 2011 |
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RE: LEED Green Associate eligibility requirements in Eligibility Requirements for Green Associates |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Wed, May 5, 2010 |
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assigning credits in LEED Online in Assigning credits in LEED Online v3 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, May 3, 2010 |
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LEED for HOMES Scope in Military Barracks considered LEED for Homes or LEED NC? |
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Antonia Tsobanoudis Davis Energy Group Thu, Apr 29, 2010 |
| Key CIR for Registered non-certified LEED-CS v2.0 projects | - |
by Tristan Roberts Thu, Apr 29, 2010 |
| Getting to Know Green Globes | - |
by Joshua Radoff Wed, Apr 28, 2010 |
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review LEED-NC SSc4.3 requirements in Canada LEED NC SSc4.3 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Apr 24, 2010 |
| Low Cost Innovation in Operations Ideas | - |
by Eric Bosley Thu, Apr 22, 2010 |
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RE: LEED-ND launch date is April 29, 2010 in LEED for Neighborhood Development Reference Guide Available For Sale |
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Jennifer Perdue Wed, Apr 21, 2010 |
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RE: Katie,
In case you haven't in Site Boundary |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Apr 21, 2010 |
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Going from LEED-NC to LEED-EBOM in Taking a LEED NC 2.2 to LEED EBOM 3.0 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Apr 19, 2010 |
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when several buildings can be considered as one in Building criteria and certification fees |
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Cara Mae Cirignano Specialist, LEED Resource Development US Green Building Council Fri, Apr 16, 2010 |
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RE: Yes, it sounds like a project in Under which Rating System a "Horse Stable" can be certified?? |
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Diaa El-Masry Sustainable Design Manager Qatar Green Leaders Thu, Apr 15, 2010 |
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RE: Multiple Tabs in Regional Priority Credits for EBOM |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Apr 15, 2010 |
| HAP v4.5 versus eQUEST | - |
by Omar Katanani Thu, Apr 15, 2010 |
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RE: Passed on to USGBC in Spam from Project Listing at USGBC.org? |
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Forum User Sat, Apr 10, 2010 |
| USGBC and China GBC to Collaborate | - |
by Tristan Roberts Thu, Apr 8, 2010 |
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Existing AHU serves more than the LEED tenant space- what to do? in CI 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Kathy Buck Senior Project Manager Neumann/Smith Architecture Thu, Aug 5, 2010 |
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RE: VOC Methodologies in CS 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
61 | 61 |
Carmelito Tatlonghari LEED-AP BD+C Leighton Contractors Philippines, Inc. Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
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Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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RE: Does hotel type building can achieve this credit? in NC 2009 IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification |
61 | 61 |
Allison Beer McKenzie Architect, Director of Sustainability SHP Leading Design Mon, Aug 16, 2010 |
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RE: Building Area Method Compliance Path in CI 2009 EAc1.1: Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power |
61 | 64 |
Dane Sanders Principal Clanton Associates Fri, Aug 6, 2010 |
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RE: All weather pathways? in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
61 | 67 |
Batya Metalitz Manager, LEED Technical Development USGBC Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: All weather pathways? in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
61 | 67 |
Batya Metalitz Manager, LEED Technical Development USGBC Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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performance period in EBOM 2009 SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan |
61 | 72 |
Pablo Fortunato Suarez Principal ESD Consultant/Architect GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
61 | 72 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
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Minimum Energy Performance in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
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Jeremy Kuhre Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager Sustainable Solutions Corporation Wed, Jan 12, 2011 |
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IP Integrated Process in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
61 | 97 |
Linda Smithe Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: Blinds in CI 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Sep 10, 2010 |
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Energy Model in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Oliver Preuss Hernandez Mon, Dec 19, 2011 |
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RE: Controller Efficiency (CE) data in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
61 | 234 |
Amy Rider Sustainability Manager KEMA Services Fri, Nov 12, 2010 |
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Concrete Curing Systems in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Tim Rogers Designer The Clark Enersen Partners Tue, Aug 24, 2010 |
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RE: Nice addition to the site in Easy Access to LEED Online Forms Through LEEDuser's Documentation Toolkits |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sat, Feb 5, 2011 |
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RE: Regional Priority in LEED-ND in NC 2009 RPc1: Regional Priority |
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Lauren Brust Assistant Director Steven Winter Associates Tue, Aug 3, 2010 |
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RE: Controllability of Systems in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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Pilot Credit 5 & 6 in Pilot Credit 6: Integrative Project Planning & Design |
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Jill DeMarotta Interior Designer Gresham Smith and Partners Fri, Aug 6, 2010 |
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Construction Demolition Waste credit in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum |
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Jennifer Frey Project Manager Sellen Sustainability Tue, Mar 20, 2012 |
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EQ Credit: Acoustical Performance - Needs cleaning in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section |
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Joseph F. Bridger, LEED AP Tue, Mar 20, 2012 |
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Thanks, Bill in NC v2.2 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Rob Watson CEO EcoTech International Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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Move historic & blighted buildings to LT High Priority Site in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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Move historic & blighted buildings to LT High Priority Site in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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CI Toilets for employees vs customers in CI 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Sustentator Argentina Sustentator Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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EAc1 weather data in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Francesco Passerini Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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Site Assessment Credit in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – SS (Sustainble Sites) Section |
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Melissa Wrolstad Fri, Mar 16, 2012 |
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Energy Star Appliances & Equipment as Innovation for LEED-NC in CI 2009 EAc1.4: Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances |
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Kris Callori LEED Fellow, USGBC LEED Faculty, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C, Architect, Principal, Biomimicry Specialist Environmental Dynamics, Incorporated Thu, Mar 15, 2012 |
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Office shell space in CS-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
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Orlin Velinov, PE Mechanical Engineer Termo Aire, LTDA Thu, Mar 15, 2012 |
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Green cleaning products in Mexico? in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.3: Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials |
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Dario Ibarguengoitia Ambiente Regenerativo Integral Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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Title 24 under LEED 2012 in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum |
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James Del Monaco Sustainability Director, PE P2S Engineering, Inc. Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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2012 & the Credentialing System in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – Guide to Key Changes and Forum |
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Diaa El-Masry Sustainable Design Manager Qatar Green Leaders Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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No. The 1/2 mile radius in SS C2 density calculation for site area |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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Only one room non-densely occupied in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Christian Brücher LEED AP / LEED AP BD+C ARCADIS Deutschland GmbH Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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Increase in Fundamental Scope... in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – EA (Energy & Atmosphere) Section |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, Mar 14, 2012 |
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Reduced Parking Footprint in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – LT (Location and Transportation) Section |
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Robert Korp Manager of Projects Barry Isett & Associates Mon, Mar 12, 2012 |
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Question About UPS and Power Supply Efficiency in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Ricardo Marques Mon, Mar 12, 2012 |
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What happened to water reuse? in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – WE (Water Efficiency) Section |
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Melissa Wrolstad Fri, Mar 9, 2012 |
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Some Concerns with Low-Emitting Interiors in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, Mar 8, 2012 |
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