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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 |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Fri, May 17, 2013 |
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RE: Biomass from energetic crops in CS 2009 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Mon, May 6, 2013 |
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RE: leed pilot credits - we need your help! in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
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Nicholas Swinehart Mon, May 6, 2013 |
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RE: STC for Ceiling Assembly in Schools 2009 IEQc9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance |
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Daniel Hicks Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE Geiler & Associates Mon, May 6, 2013 |
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Shuttle bus in NC v2.2 SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access |
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Valentin Grimaud Thermal Engineer TERAO Green Building Engineering Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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RE: shuttle bus in NC v2.2 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Valentin Grimaud Thermal Engineer TERAO Green Building Engineering Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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Separate Buildings, Same Cellar in NC 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Jesus Deras Energy Analyst The Wall Consulting Group Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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RE: What about Greenguard instead of Floorscore in CI 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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María Fernanda Aguirre Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C Renato Miranda and Associates Sat, May 4, 2013 |
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RE: Building Reuse in NC-2009 MRc1.1: Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof |
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April Brown (Wackerman) Projects Manager Institute for the Built Environment Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: EAp2&c1 - Case 2 Option 2B Normalization in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Peter Locke Sustainability Consulting Director McKinstry Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: Wall Panels in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Doug Pierce, AIA Architect / Sustainability Strategist Perkins+Will Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: Regional Credits in Canada? in Healthcare-v2009: Regional priority |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: Walkable Streets: Sidewalk Width in ND-v2009: Walkable streets |
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Meghan Bogaerts Manager, Neighborhood Development U.S. Green Building Council Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: Sharing the system with toilets in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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M K Fri, May 3, 2013 |
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RE: California Specifications Section 01350 in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
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Peggy White White + GreenSpec Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: SOP's in EBOM 2009 IEQp3: Green Cleaning Policy |
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Megan Meiklejohn Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast Healthy Buildings Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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Commercial Kitchen Sinks in NC v2.2 WEc3.1–3.2: Water Use Reduction |
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stephen rollin Division Director TLC Engineering for Architecture Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Garage Ventilation in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2011 in CI 2009 IEQc4.5: Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating |
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Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Load Calcs for Don't Account for Natural Ventilation Operable in NC 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
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Lindsay Austrom Mechanical Engineer Stantec Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Option 2 - Future residential development in CI 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Thu, May 2, 2013 |
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RE: Activity Date in CMP in GBCI now reviewing CMP hours within 48 hours of entry |
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Kristina Bach CORE Steward Cooper Carry Wed, Aug 22, 2012 |
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RE: Thanks Andrew! in LEED Online and how to make it run FAST on Google Chrome |
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Maura Adams Environmental Stewardship Manager Wed, Aug 15, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Certified or Certifiable? in LEED Certified or Certifiable? Architects Make the Case for Earning the Plaque |
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Sandeep Goswami COO Fountain Head II Sat, Aug 11, 2012 |
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Thanks for the responses so in Student looking for LEED users to complete a questionnaire on the IgCC and LEED |
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Michael Zagorski Thu, Aug 2, 2012 |
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RE: post-event Q&A in Video: Top-20 LEED-EBOM Documentation Mistakes—And How to Avoid Them |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Jul 27, 2012 |
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RE: suggestions in Breech of Protocol by GBCI and Project Administrator Changes |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Jul 27, 2012 |
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RE: Contaminants of Concern & Green Globes in Chemical Industry Attacks LEED: We Check the Facts |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, Jul 26, 2012 |
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RE: The AHPBC in The New Anti-LEED? |
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J Michael Pearson Director of Engineering Genelco, Inc Wed, Jul 25, 2012 |
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RE: change LPE info in Change LPE |
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Peter Warren Principal Warren Architecture Tue, Jul 24, 2012 |
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RE: And the winning number is??? in Tristan's thumbs up rating? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Jul 23, 2012 |
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Green Globes Guiding Principles Certification in Government Hears Overwhelming Support for LEED |
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John Chyz Commissioning Authority The Cross Creek Initiative, Inc. Fri, Jul 13, 2012 |
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RE: LEED EBOM: India in assistance for overseas projects |
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sanjay vashishtha Dr. Firstgreen Consulting Thu, Jul 12, 2012 |
| First LEED-ND Platinum Certification for NYC at Columbia University | - |
by Erin Weaver Wed, Jul 11, 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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RE: LEED Online Issues in leedonline.com access - is it possible??? |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Fri, Jun 29, 2012 |
| LEED “Certifiable” Specifications: 4 Approaches | - |
by Tristan Roberts Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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ACP Process : BREEAM equivalency in LEED Now Recognizes Energy Credits from BREEAM |
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CHRISTOPHE MATHIEU Sustainable Design And Construction Consultants, Paris, France greenaffair Mon, Jun 25, 2012 |
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RE: What should USGBC do with the extra time to ensure success? in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4 |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Thu, Jun 14, 2012 |
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RE: LEED Specifications in Top Six Things LEED Consultants Do Wrong in Specs |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Wed, Jun 20, 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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When does the Performance Period Start? in EBOM 2009 SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction |
256 | 26 |
Mark Westover Mon, Jan 18, 2010 |
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Daylighting Collaborative (Organization) in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
255 | 100 |
Candice Clark Business Development Manager- Commercial Div. Solatube Int. Inc. Tue, Jul 14, 2009 |
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New CIRs are not precedent setting in Upgrade to LEED 2009? How to Choose for Your Project |
254 | 13 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Tue, Oct 13, 2009 |
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Houseplants and fresh air in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
253 | 114 |
Wagner Oliveira CTE Wed, Dec 2, 2009 |
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Manufacturer's are slowly in EBOM 2009 MRc4: Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps |
252 | 102 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Wed, Sep 2, 2009 |
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RE: ISSUE Part 2 in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
252 | 96 |
Green Living LLC Elizabeth Gharib Wed, Feb 3, 2010 |
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RE: M&V and metering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
250 | 130 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, Nov 25, 2009 |
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RE: Concrete Sealer in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
249 | 143 |
Shannon Gray Consultant YRG sustainability Thu, Nov 19, 2009 |
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RE: Regionally manufactured materials in NC 2009 MRc5: Regional Materials |
249 | 143 |
Nadav Malin USGBC LEED Faculty, President BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Dec 7, 2009 |
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RE: Daylighting Collaborative (Organization) in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
248 | 100 |
Seema Pandya Senior Sustainability Manager YR&G sustainability Tue, Jul 14, 2009 |
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RE: Houseplants and fresh air in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
247 | 114 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Dec 2, 2009 |
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LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC in LEED NC2.2 SSc4.3 & AGMBC |
246 | 1 |
Steve Loppnow Sustainability Manager YR&G Tue, Jan 5, 2010 |
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RE: Energy Star for a Manufacturing - Assembly Company in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
245 | 73 |
Jenny Carney Principal YR&G Mon, Dec 14, 2009 |
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RE: Hospital water use? in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
244 | 73 |
Ben Stanley Sustainability Manager YRG sustainability Fri, Jan 29, 2010 |
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RE: M&V and metering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
244 | 130 |
Joshua Radoff Principal, LEEDuser Primary Author YRG sustainability Sun, Nov 29, 2009 |
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RE: ANSI S12.60-2002 - Not required? in Schools 2009 IEQp3: Minimum Acoustical Performance |
243 | 124 |
Daniel Hicks Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE Geiler & Associates Mon, Nov 16, 2009 |
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RE: Houseplants and fresh air in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
243 | 114 |
Allyson Wendt Freelance Editor and Writer Wed, Dec 2, 2009 |
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Hospital water use? in NC 2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction |
240 | 73 |
Tommy Linstroth Principal Trident Sustainability Group Thu, Jan 21, 2010 |
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Option B and D in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
240 | 130 |
Gilbrt Dilanchian Mon, Jan 25, 2010 |
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RE: M&V and metering in NC 2009 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
239 | 130 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Wed, Dec 2, 2009 |
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Compliant Products in EBOM IEQc3.3 Product Finder |
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Amber Gangelhoff Sr. Building Engineer Nor'wood Development Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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Compliant vehicles not listed on ACEEE in CS 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Mon, Apr 22, 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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ITE Parking Generation - Which data should be considered? in CS 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Daniel Brum Sustainability Coordinator Engineering - A Hill Intl. Company Mon, Apr 22, 2013 |
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EAp2/EAc1 - Case 2 Option 2b in EBOM 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance |
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Peter Locke Sustainability Consulting Director McKinstry 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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Smoking Prohibition in a Border Crossing Building in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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María Fernanda Aguirre Architect LEED AP BD + C - LEED AP ID + C Renato Miranda and Associates Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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Interior vegetation in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Albert Sagrera Architect Societat Organica Fri, Apr 19, 2013 |
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suspiciously high savings in auxillary power in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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shashank jain Environmental Analyst BDSP Partnership Fri, Apr 19, 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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Cafeteria/Training Room: Regurlarly Occupied Area? in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data |
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Alejandro Rivera Rivera Junior Engineer Studio Domus Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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Option 4 - ITE Land use type in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Yasir Nurrahman Mr. Yasir PT. Indonesia Environment Consultant Thu, Apr 18, 2013 |
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Ongoing commissioning when follow EA c2.1- option 2 in EBOM 2009 EAc2.3: Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning |
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ICE Co. Indochine Engineering Vietnam Ltd Wed, Apr 17, 2013 |
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Community Center on Park Land in NC 2009 SSc1: Site Selection |
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Paula Jarrett Nasta CPZ Architects Wed, Apr 17, 2013 |
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Refrigerant Management Plan in EBOM 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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Robert Calloway President Global Facility Solutions, LLC Wed, Apr 17, 2013 |
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Campus setting uploading refrigerant data LEED letter template in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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John Covello LEED and Sustainability Manager Development Management Group Wed, Apr 17, 2013 |
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enlosed smoking room outside the building in NC 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
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E H Sustainability Architect Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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FSC Mix in Schools 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Gabriela G Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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adhesives for wall covering/wall paper in NC 2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Benj Herrera LEED AP BD+C Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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Spaces smaller than 3000ft2 in Vestibules in 90.1-2007 and LEED 3.0 Projects |
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Emmanuel Pauwels Owner Green Living Projects s.l. Tue, Apr 16, 2013 |
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