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RE: HVAC to meet COP, outside US in CI 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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SW LEE LEED AP Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Zero-Waste Office as LEED CI ID Credit in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Tenant lease clauses in CS 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Same firm as sub-contractor and CxA in NC 2009 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Park & Community Centers = Services? in Schools 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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RE: Streamlined Path in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Heather Holdridge Sustainability Coordinator Lake/Flato Architects Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior Envelope Commissioning in NC 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Scott Bowman Principal - Corporate Sustainability Leader KJWW Engineering Consultants Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Exterior window shades controllability in Healthcare-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Mastics in Healthcare-v2009: Low-emitting materials |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Number of testing point in Healthcare-v2009: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: List of approved LEED modeling Software in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Recycled Soil and Aggregate in NC 2009 MRc4: Recycled Content |
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Joel McCreary Principal McCreary/Snow Architects, PA Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Flexible furniture layout in NC 2009 IEQc6.1: Controllability of Systems—Lighting |
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Larissa Oaks Specialist, LEED USGBC Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Can after school care be included in Joint use facilities? in Schools SSc10: Joint Use of Facilities |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Still a Pilot Credit? in Pilot Credit 7: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Caroline Hedin Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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Electric Bike Fleets are ZEV's so... in Healthcare-v2009: Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing rooms |
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John Chinnery Fleet Facilitator Small Planet E Vehicles Thu, Nov 15, 2012 |
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RE: Addition is too big for MRc1.1 in NC v2.2 MRc3: Materials Reuse |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Nov 12, 2012 |
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RE: building dashboard in Schools 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
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Eri Spaulding Ashley McGraw Architects Fri, Nov 9, 2012 |
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RE: Regularly Occupied Spaces in NC v2.2 EQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces |
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Todd Reed Daylight Designer 7group Thu, Nov 8, 2012 |
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RE: Using V4 From in NC v2.2 EQc2: Increased Ventilation |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Wed, Nov 7, 2012 |
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RE: Cube Partition height 46" in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.4: Daylight and Views |
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John Frey Wed, Nov 7, 2012 |
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RE: Asbestos Remediation prior to demolition in Schools 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Mon, Nov 5, 2012 |
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RE: Green Power Purchase for LEED NC 2009 in Pilot Credit 56: Renewable Energy – Distributed Generation |
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Aaron Binkley Director, Sustainability Programs Prologis Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: 3D lighting model in Pilot Credit 23: Quality Views |
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Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer Edmonds International Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: Calculation of baseline, "lowest first-cost" in ND-v2009: Infrastructure energy efficiency |
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Eliot Allen AICP, LEED AP-ND, CNU-A Principal, Criterion Planners LEED Faculty, LP TAG Fri, Oct 26, 2012 |
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RE: Individual Thermal Control in Retail–NC-v2009: Controllability of systems - lighting and thermal comfort |
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Thomas Morris Thu, Oct 25, 2012 |
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RE: SSp2 Environmental SIte Assessment (LEED Healthcare) in Healthcare-v2009: Environmental site assessment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Mon, Oct 22, 2012 |
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RE: Option D or Option B in NC v2.2 EAc5: Measurement and Verification |
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Afonso Cardoso CxA Leaf Mon, Oct 22, 2012 |
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RE: LUSTs discovered and remediated in CS 2009 SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Mon, Oct 22, 2012 |
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RE: Densely occupied spaces exemption in EBOM 2009 IEQc1.2: IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Hannah Bronfman Sustainability Consultant YR&G Fri, Oct 19, 2012 |
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RE: OA Measurement for small system serving small mechanical area. in NC v2.2 EQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
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Dylan Connelly Mechanical Engineer Integral Group Fri, Oct 19, 2012 |
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RE: Pilot Credit 21 Systems approach in Pilot Credit 21: Low-Emitting Interiors |
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Randy Carter Manager, Global Codes & Approvals Steelcase Inc. Tue, Dec 11, 2012 |
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RE: Filtration Media Documentation Table in Schools 2009 IEQc3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction |
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Patricia Brezny via Integral Group Wed, Oct 10, 2012 |
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RE: Multiple Stops On Same Route in Pilot Credit 12: Reduced Automobile Dependence |
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Eric Orozco Urban Designer, LEED AP ND Neighboring Concepts, PLLC Sat, Oct 6, 2012 |
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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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new project admin in Project Re- Registration |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Oct 13, 2010 |
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RE: Re: Campus and Multiple Buildings Approach in Campus and Multiple Buildings Approach |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Oct 11, 2010 |
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LEEDuser resources in LEED Letters from Manufacturers |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Oct 11, 2010 |
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RE: Re: CI phased project because of budget issues in LEED2009 CI project: Is a phased project because of budget issues? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Oct 10, 2010 |
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Re: What System to Use for Industrial Existing Buildings in What System to Use for Industrial Existing Buildings? |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Fri, Oct 8, 2010 |
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RE: Representative Floorplans in Representative Floorplans in LEED Online credit form submissions |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Oct 8, 2010 |
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RE: Re: SS and MR credits for multiple contractor projects in SS and MR credits for multiple contractor projects within a Campus or Installation |
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Melanie Joseph Designer & LEED Coordinator GLMV Architecture Wed, Oct 6, 2010 |
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ready-mix plants in re: Ready-mix concrete and Material and resources |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Oct 5, 2010 |
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Re: Green Cleaning Costs in What is the average per square foot cost of maintaining/cleaning a LEED Gold building? |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Mon, Oct 4, 2010 |
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Re: Audit Requirements in Audit Requirements |
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David Posada Sustainability Manager GBD Architects Thu, Sep 30, 2010 |
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WEp1 LEED Online form in Occupant and Usage Data: Typical number of days of operation per year |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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demonstrating compliance in How to fulfill the LEED-Requirements if you have just one occupied room? |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 29, 2010 |
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RE: SSc3 in Asbestos removal |
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Aliesa Adelman Sustainability Program Manager Wendel Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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RE: MRc5 question in Secondary products for MEP systems and MR credits |
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Fresco Green Fresco Green Building Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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see schedule thread in How long for LEED Certification reviewing process |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Sep 22, 2010 |
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Schools mold prevention credit in UV lights as an ID credit |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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RE: LEED-EBOM webinar in Activities before registration |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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guide to form in EAp2 Mininum Energy Performance |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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leaving them alone in LEED Online |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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what is scope of work? in Owners role versus Tenant role in LEED CI 2009 |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Thu, Sep 16, 2010 |
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MRc Bio Based Materials in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
69 | 97 |
Linda Smithe Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
68 | 76 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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what is considered as carpool? in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
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Eric JS Mon, Sep 13, 2010 |
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RE: Is PC9 seen as an additional in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
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Carey Paul Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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Does my project qualify for pilot credit 9? in Pilot Credit 9: Street Network |
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ZEB Tech singapore ESD Consultancy ZEB-Technology Pte Ltd Tue, Sep 14, 2010 |
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RE: CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
68 | 96 |
Roger Chang Principal, Director of Sustainability Westlake Reed Leskosky Mon, Aug 30, 2010 |
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CI V3 - IEQp1 Uploads in CI-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
68 | 96 |
Malik Rehman Thu, Aug 26, 2010 |
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RE: Site with no Zoning Requirements in NC v2.2 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
68 | 37 |
Larry Jones Associate Atelier Ten Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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RE: entry way from outdoor atrium in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
68 | 37 |
Pablo Fortunato Suarez Principal ESD Consultant/Architect GreenArc Sustainable Building & Architecture Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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Original Building Compliance in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
68 | 44 |
Jeremy Kuhre Sustainable Buildings & Operations Manager Sustainable Solutions Corporation Thu, Aug 12, 2010 |
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Separate design and construction commissioning agents? in NC v2.2 EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning |
68 | 43 |
Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Mon, May 10, 2010 |
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PFc Occupant Experience Survey in Comment on the New LEED Rating System Draft to be Released in 2012 |
68 | 97 |
Linda Smithe Fri, Jan 14, 2011 |
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RE: Base Line Budget and Change Orders in NC v2.2 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials |
68 | 23 |
Babette Jee Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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RE: Is it a roof-2? in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
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Jim Weiner, AIA principal collaborative project consulting Thu, Sep 23, 2010 |
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RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Carlie Bullock-Jones, LEED Fellow Principal Ecoworks Studio Sun, Aug 22, 2010 |
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RE: Including "Dry Gardens" in Design Case in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
67 | 76 |
Gary Ashford Architect Duket Architects Planners Wed, Sep 8, 2010 |
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RE: Documenting Controller Efficiency in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
67 | 236 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Mon, Feb 7, 2011 |
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RE: Interior lighting for residential project in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Deborah Spira Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: Recycled water from Local Government in NC 2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 28, 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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International ACPs rolled into credit language in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jul 25, 2012 |
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Tristan, this service is in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools |
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Larry Sims Principal Studio4, LLC Wed, Jul 25, 2012 |
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These changes were usually reserved for the next LEED Vesion in A Guide to the Key LEED BD&C v2009 Addenda - NC, CS, Schools |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Wed, Jul 25, 2012 |
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ridesharing now a recognized alternative commuting option in EBOM 2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Jul 20, 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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Option 1 - Football Stadium and Bullfighting Ring in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores Mon, Jul 9, 2012 |
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FTE's for Convention Center in Calculating FTEs |
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Kay Sieck LEED-AP O&M Spokane Convention Center & INB Performing Arts Center Spokane Public Facilities District Sat, Jul 7, 2012 |
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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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