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RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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jaume balana quadrant Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Modelling Basement Parking in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,426 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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E Cigarettes in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
73 |
Robin Obaugh Vice President - Engineering Hines Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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emergency Stairs in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
202 |
Omar ElRawy Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Definition direct line of sight in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
405 |
Juliane Muench Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Community Connectivity in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
128 |
Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction |
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Steve Beck Chief Sustainability Officer LeChase Construction Services LLC Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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VOC limit floor coating in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
340 |
Andreas Offele Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Signage matters and alternative fueling stations in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
218 |
Juliane Muench Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: unit (cf/storm) in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
141 |
Ameet AA Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Project registered as CS2009 but developer just sold 70% in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
346 |
Sonia M. Miranda Palacios RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Full extent of documenting hazardous chemicals and gases in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
191 |
Sean Hogan LEED AP RKD Architects Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Form in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
88 |
M K Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option |
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Paola Moschini Architect LEED AP BD+C MACRO DESIGN STUDIO Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Building eyebrows count towards area? in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
173 |
Nicole Kimoto Architects Pacific, Inc. Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Geometry baseline vs. proposed building performance in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
186 |
jaume balana quadrant Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Modelling Basement Parking in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,426 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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E Cigarettes in EBOM 2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control |
73 |
Robin Obaugh Vice President - Engineering Hines Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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emergency Stairs in NC 2009 IEQc4.3: Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems |
202 |
Omar ElRawy Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Definition direct line of sight in NC 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
405 |
Juliane Muench Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Community Connectivity in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
128 |
Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Water Efficiency in Industrail Projects in Pilot Credit 18: Appliance & Process Water Use Reduction |
27 |
Steve Beck Chief Sustainability Officer LeChase Construction Services LLC Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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VOC limit floor coating in NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings |
340 |
Andreas Offele Ed. Züblin AG - Zentrale Technik TNB Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Signage matters and alternative fueling stations in NC 2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles |
218 |
Juliane Muench Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: unit (cf/storm) in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
141 |
Ameet AA Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Full extent of documenting hazardous chemicals and gases in NC 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
191 |
Sean Hogan LEED AP RKD Architects Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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Form in PIf2: Project Summary Details |
88 |
M K Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: Building eyebrows count towards area? in NC 2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof |
173 |
Nicole Kimoto Architects Pacific, Inc. Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: LEED v2009 NC Total Daily Occupancy - Help Please! in PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data |
106 |
Gary Shlifer Green Building Professional LEED AP BD+C, Homes - Chief Sustainability Professional Guernsey Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: ablution fixture in NC 2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction |
431 |
E H Sustainability Architect Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Using EBOM MRc8 as a LEED-NC ID Credit in EBOM 2009 MRc8: Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods |
38 |
Luis Miguel Diazgranados Green Factory Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: FSC COC Certification and Sub Contractors. in NC 2009 MRc7: Certified Wood |
245 |
Michael McVinney LEED Program Manager Sauer Incorporated Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Recertification in PIf5: Building System Control |
3 |
David Wood Property Coordinator Jones Lang Lasalle/ BNY Mellon Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Innovation Credit: Electric charge stations in EBOM 2009 IOc1: Innovation in Operations |
39 |
Trista Little Sustainability Manager YR&G Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Indirectly Conditioned Bathrooms in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
839 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Project registered as CS2009 but developer just sold 70% in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
346 |
Sonia M. Miranda Palacios RA / LEED AP BD+C / QCxP cota.CERO / Estudio Grinberg Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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LEED v4-Credits MR-USGBC approved program in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option |
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Paola Moschini Architect LEED AP BD+C MACRO DESIGN STUDIO Wed, Jun 19, 2013 |
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RE: LEED v4 Voting in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
34 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: Meeting GIBp2 and GIBp3 in mixed uUse Buildings not fully leased in LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Forum |
171 |
Marc Mondor Principal evolve LLC Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: PIf3 Default Occupancy in PI Form 3 - Occupant and Usage Data |
68 |
Michael Smithing Director - Green Building Advisory Colliers International Tue, Jun 18, 2013 |
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RE: what are your AGMBC Part II questions in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
327 |
Nicole Kimoto Architects Pacific, Inc. Mon, Jun 17, 2013 |
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LEED v4 Homes in LEED v4 Public Comment Forum - LEED Takes a New Direction |
97 |
Alicia Silva CEO Revitaliza consultores Mon, Jun 17, 2013 |
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RE: Contractor refusing to submit LEED documentation with submittals in Start a New LEED Discussion Topic |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Mon, Jun 17, 2013 |
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RE: LEED for homes certification in United Arab Emirates in LEED for Homes (LEED-H) Forum |
104 |
Mohd Imran Shaikh Sun, Jun 16, 2013 |
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MPR 6 Compliance through a different Portfolio manager in Video: LEED Energy Reporting Made Easy |
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Vinsu Shah Intern Architect LLB Architects Fri, Jun 14, 2013 |
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First in Africa ? in First-in-Country Projects to Get Free LEED Certification |
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Mike Barker Principal : Energy / Electrical Engineer BuildingPhysics South Africa Wed, Jun 12, 2013 |
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LEED ND acronyms in What’s New in LEED for Neighborhood Development v4 |
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Paul Suckow Sr. Planner Harris County Wed, Jun 12, 2013 |
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RE: Mechanics of Appealing in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
362 |
Elizabeth Thompson LEED Specialist USGBC Wed, Jun 12, 2013 |
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RE: LEED scorecards in Scorecard |
3 |
Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Wed, Jun 12, 2013 |
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RE: I took both tests in 10 Tips for Passing the LEED Green Associate Exam |
11 |
Paula Melton Managing Editor BuildingGreen, Inc. Wed, Jun 12, 2013 |
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RE: LEED-NC alteration in Minor Renovation of an Existing LEED Certified Building |
3 |
Camala Jones Sustainability Coordinator Tue, Jun 11, 2013 |
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Construction Documents in Construction Documents |
2 |
Jeannine Cone Tue, Jun 11, 2013 |
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Campus projects with different rating system in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
120 |
Lolita Wu Fri, Jun 7, 2013 |
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RE: Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
19 |
Erica Downs Sustainability & LEED Consultant Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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FTE for a Kinder-6thGrade school in LEED New Construction v2.2 in Calculating FTEs |
136 |
Cristina Algaze Architect. LEED AP BD+C. Tue, Jun 4, 2013 |
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RE: Pricing - Toolkit in EBOM 2009 EAc4: On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy |
59 | 68 |
Mark LaCroix EVP The CarbonNeutral Company Fri, Sep 17, 2010 |
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Landscape Water Budget Spreadsheet in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
59 | 239 |
Erica Downs Sustainability & LEED Consultant Tue, Jan 11, 2011 |
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CASE 2 vegetated roof inclusion subject to earning SSc2? in NC 2009 SSc5.1: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat |
59 | 146 |
Jean Marais b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert Wed, Aug 11, 2010 |
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RE: Educational Installation & Program in CI 2009 IDc1: Innovation in Design |
59 | 123 |
TINGXI WANG Wed, Aug 4, 2010 |
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RE: MPR, GFA and energy modelling in CS 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
59 | 213 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Wed, Oct 19, 2011 |
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RE: LEED EB O&M in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
59 | 76 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Sun, Aug 29, 2010 |
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RE: CxA from owner in CI 2009 EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems |
59 | 53 |
Steve Khouw Principal DNA GreenDesign Thu, Aug 19, 2010 |
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printer rooms in tenant scope of work in CS 2009 IEQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
59 | 64 |
Victoria Lockhart Arup Associates Fri, Aug 27, 2010 |
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RE: Permanent Carpeted System - Internal Maint. Narrative in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
59 | 75 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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RE: Permanent Carpeted System - Internal Maint. Narrative in NC v2.2 EQc5: Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
59 | 75 |
Eamon Geary Sustainability Director - Facilities Michael Baker Jr, Inc. Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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EAc2.1 and EAc2.2 performance periods and compliance in EBOM 2009 EAc2.2: Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation |
59 | 32 |
Lynette Liboy Tue, Sep 28, 2010 |
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RE: International Projects - Environmental Site Assesment in Schools SSp2: Environmental Site Assessment |
59 | 49 |
Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, Apr 16, 2010 |
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RE: ..outdoor temperature exceeds design in CI 2009 IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design |
59 | 44 |
Christopher Schaffner Principal & Founder The Green Engineer, LLP Fri, Aug 20, 2010 |
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RE: CO2 sensors in non-densely occupied spaces in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
59 | 44 |
Jose Salinas Mr Poch & Associates Fri, Aug 27, 2010 |
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RE: Do these requirements apply to tenanted areas too ? in CS 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
59 | 44 |
Allison Zuchman Green Building Consultant Fore Solutions Tue, Sep 21, 2010 |
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Using the DOE CBECS Table in NC v2.2 EAc2: On-Site Renewable Energy |
59 | 31 |
Allen Brown Assistant Project Manager Monarc Construction Inc. Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
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VOC limits in Schools IEQc4.6: Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems |
59 | 57 |
Sue Barnett Principal Sue Barnett Sustainable Design Tue, Aug 31, 2010 |
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Animal based products in NC 2009 MRc6: Rapidly Renewable Materials |
59 | 41 |
Lauren Glasscock Sr. Sustainability Professional DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability Thu, Aug 26, 2010 |
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RE: Is this a pause or rewrite? in LEED 2012 Postponed to 2013, Renamed LEED v4 |
59 | 28 |
Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Tue, Jun 5, 2012 |
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RE: Controllability of Systems in CI 2009 IEQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort |
59 | 22 |
John Bauer Tue, Aug 17, 2010 |
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Move historic & blighted buildings to LT High Priority Site in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – MR (Materials and Resources) Section |
43 |
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 |
175 |
Sustentator Argentina Sustentator Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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EAc1 weather data in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
839 |
Francesco Passerini Mon, Mar 19, 2012 |
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Site Assessment Credit in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – SS (Sustainble Sites) Section |
9 |
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 |
189 |
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 |
84 |
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 |
107 |
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 |
107 |
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 |
1 |
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 |
144 |
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 |
16 |
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 |
16 |
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 |
839 |
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 |
14 |
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 |
20 |
Josh Jacobs Technical Information & Public Affairs Manager UL Environment Thu, Mar 8, 2012 |
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Low emitting interiors - reference private low VOC programs? in LEED 2012 – 3rd Public Comment – IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) Section |
20 |
Reinhard Oppl Director VOC Testing Eurofins Product Testing A/S Thu, Mar 8, 2012 |
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Subdivide & Sell Buildings Affect LEED? in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
327 |
Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, Mar 8, 2012 |
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LEED Project Boundary & underground piping that extend beyond in LEED Minimum Program Requirements |
428 |
Kendal Neitzke LEED Administrator, LEED AP O&M, Assoc. AIA MSI General Corporation Tue, Mar 6, 2012 |
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Hi Luana in Domestic hot water |
1 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Mon, Mar 5, 2012 |
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