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Submittal templates in metric Units in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 25, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
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Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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TOMAS URIBE PROJECT MANAGER SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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When to submit for construction Review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
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Jon Quigley Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
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Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Gravel in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Crissy Tsai Sustainability Coordinator Webcor Builders Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
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Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
821 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
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Michael DeVuono T&M Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
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Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
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Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Spray insulation in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
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Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Submittal templates in metric Units in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements |
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BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 25, 2013 |
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RE: Option 3 - Measurement in Schools 2009 IEQc8.1: Daylight and Views—Daylight |
109 |
Eddy Santosa Sustainable Design Coordinator HMC Architects Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Green Roofs, High Albedo Roofs and U-factor Assembly values in NC 2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
1,381 |
TOMAS URIBE PROJECT MANAGER SOLUCIONES ENERGETICAS SOSTENIBLES Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
175 |
Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Gravel in NC 2009 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
167 |
Crissy Tsai Sustainability Coordinator Webcor Builders Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
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Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: EA Credit 1 - Using available waste oil for heating in NC 2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance |
821 |
Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Golf Courses in NC 2009 SSc2: Development Density and Community Connectivity |
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Ellen Mitchell Sustainable Design Coordinator HKS, Inc. Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
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Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Design Respons from GBCI C6.1 in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
119 |
Michael DeVuono T&M Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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RE: Correct FSC Claim in NC v2.2 MRc7: Certified Wood |
149 |
Jason Grant Principal Jason Grant Consulting Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
194 |
Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
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edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Spray insulation in NC v2.2 EQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants |
128 |
Laurie Winter Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
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Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: How to define vision glazing in NC 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
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Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions 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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Adam Knoff Sustainability Project Manager Unico Properties Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Property Boundry. in Pilot Credit 57: Enhanced Acoustical Performance—Exterior Noise Control |
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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 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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Candace Small Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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When to submit for construction Review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
334 |
Jon Quigley Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
42 |
Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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last minute in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
43 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
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Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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RE: Resubmit After Dening in Review Appeal |
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Jim Park Project Manager EAN Technology Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Help, please in International Projects - alternative compliance path |
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Stefanie Hoffmann HAAGA HELIA OY Ab Wed, May 22, 2013 |
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RE: Correction in The Hidden Beltway Lobbyists Who Shape Green Building Policy |
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Peggy White White + GreenSpec 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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Marcus Sheffer LEED Fellow 7group 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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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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RE: MRc4 recycled content---recovered fiber in MR Credit 4- Recycled Content |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 21, 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: (Jacob) Calculating for Future Growth in Calculating FTEs |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, May 14, 2013 |
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RE: about that working group.... in USGBC Engages Chemical Supply Chain with New LEED v4 Option |
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Marian Keeler Senior Associate Thornton Tomasetti / Simon & Associates Mon, May 13, 2013 |
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RE: Cannot login to LEED Online.. in Living with LEED Online - quirks, bugs and hiccups |
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Francisca Herrera Miranda & Nasi Mon, May 13, 2013 |
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RE: V4 implementation and '09 phase out in Sixth Comment Period for LEED v4 Won't Delay Member Ballot |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Fri, May 10, 2013 |
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RE: Master Site and different buidings certifications in New LEED Guidance for Campuses and Multiple Buildings |
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Eric Anderson Technical Customer Service Specialist GBCI Fri, May 10, 2013 |
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Tenant Sales or Lease Agreement in CS v3 - Appendix 4 - Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement |
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Julie Hendricks Director of EcoServices Kirksey Sun, May 5, 2013 |
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RE: BD&C Exam Prep in Earn CEUs on LEEDuser—With Ease |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Apr 30, 2013 |
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RE: Service in opposite directions in Pilot Credit 12: Reduced Automobile Dependence |
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Amy Van Dam Sustainable Design Coordinator Boulder Associates Architects Tue, Mar 6, 2012 |
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RE: LPD per fixure and zone lumen chart locations in Schools 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Suzanne Allerton Architect W2A Design Group Tue, Nov 8, 2011 |
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LEED for Schools 2007 in Schools 2009 SSc8: Light Pollution Reduction |
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Suzanne Allerton Architect W2A Design Group Wed, Jan 18, 2012 |
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RE: Re: Review Comments with Phantom Requirements in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Mara Baum Healthcare Sustainable Design Leader HOK Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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RE: Tenant Guidelines Now Required for all NC projects in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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RE: Re: Review Comments with Phantom Requirements in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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RE: Re: Review Comments with Phantom Requirements in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Susan Walter Sr Project Architect Wilmot/Sanz Thu, Apr 12, 2012 |
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RE: Re: Review Comments with Phantom Requirements in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Megan Ritchie Saffitz Director of LEED Support U.S. Green Building Council Mon, Jul 9, 2012 |
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RE: Bike Rack requirements for buildings outside project scope in Review Comments with Phantom Requirements |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, Jul 12, 2012 |
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Tenant storage vs Host Building storage. in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
11 | 48 |
Luis Leal Luis Leal CTE Tue, Jun 26, 2012 |
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RE: Waste audit in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Michelle Rosenberger Partner ArchEcology, LLC Thu, Aug 2, 2012 |
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RE: Waste audit in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC Thu, Aug 2, 2012 |
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Recycling in Malaysia in CI 2009 MRp1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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Joel Cesare Tue, Sep 18, 2012 |
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RE: Asphalt Paving with white paint coating in NC v2.2 SSc7.1: Heat Island Effect—Nonroof |
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Tristan Roberts LEED AP BD+C, Editorial Director – LEEDuser BuildingGreen, Inc. Tue, Sep 11, 2012 |
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RE: Radiant Temperature Measurement in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
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Jason Franken Sustainability Professional Wed, Nov 2, 2011 |
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RE: skipping RH sensors and getting IEQ 2.3? in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
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Samantha Harrell LEED Project Reviewer certificate holder Tue, Mar 27, 2012 |
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Sample size for air speed measurements in EBOM 2009 IEQc2.3: Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
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Peter Locke Sustainability Consulting Director McKinstry Tue, Jun 12, 2012 |
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RE: If you haven't seen it in Site boundaries for multi-phase Projects |
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Baani Singh LEED Consultant D2D Green Interiors Thu, Jun 10, 2010 |
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Views and window coverings in CI 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces |
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Amanda Langweil Director of Sustainability Goshow Architects Tue, Apr 3, 2012 |
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RE: movable furniture not in scope of credit in CI 2009 IEQc8.2: Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces |
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Lisa (Elisabeth) Simmons Interior Designer AP+I Design Wed, Jun 27, 2012 |
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water use reduction calculation in NC 2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping |
236 |
Jamal Uddin Sun, May 26, 2013 |
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Submittal templates in metric Units in PIf1: Minimum Program Requirements |
66 |
BABAR MEHMOOD SAUD CONSULT Sat, May 25, 2013 |
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Airflow Monitoring Devices Specifications in NC 2009 IEQc1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring |
135 |
Ahmed Younis Instrumentation and Control Engineer Dar Al Handasah Sat, May 25, 2013 |
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When to submit for construction Review in LEED Reviews: LEED Online, Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more |
334 |
Jon Quigley Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Meeting 2 Point Prerequisite via EAc1.4 Equipment and Appliances in NC v2.2 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance |
175 |
Craig Sieben President Sieben Energy Associates Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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LEED Project Boundary for a Train Station in MPR3: Must use a reasonable site boundary |
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Michael Guadagnoli Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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infill site in ND-v2009: Restoration of habitat or wetlands and water bodies |
1 |
Cardy V Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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ASHRAE 62.1 - 2007 Occupant Density vs T24 in NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum IAQ Performance |
467 |
Jauni Novak Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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EAp 1 Performance Period in EBOM 2009 EAp1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices—Planning, Documentation and Opportunity Assessment |
74 |
Lucy Williams Principal Lucy C. Williams, Architect Fri, May 24, 2013 |
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Parking space separate problem in NC 2009 SSc4.4: Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity |
194 |
Nan ZHANG Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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HCFC123 or HFC410A in NC 2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management |
35 |
edward deschapell Facility Manager Airbus North America Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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3 month performance period vs. Construction in Performance Period |
42 |
Karin Wohlert Northwest Sustainability Consulting, LLC Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Landscape not performing well (post certification) in NC v2.2 WEc1.1–1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping |
77 |
Jill Tomczyk Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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JT Eatons Bait Blocks Peanut Butter or Apple (Tier ll) in EBOM 2009 IEQc3.6: Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management |
37 |
Michelle Bracewell-Musson Owner, LEED AP Musson General Contracting & Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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last minute in GBCI Streamlines LEED Credentialing, Offers New Window for Legacy LEED APs |
43 |
Bill Swanson PE, LEED AP Integrated Architecture Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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No file uploads? in NC 2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater Design—Quantity Control |
119 |
Carly Ruggieri Senior Sustainability Consultant Steven Winter Associates, Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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SSc4 Alternate Commuting Transportation - survey question in Doing the Alternative Commuting Transportation Survey |
9 |
Heather Reiners MetroPool Inc. Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Change in Owner signature in Required Signatories in LEED Online Forms |
44 |
Green Domus Green Domus Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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Can't select "other" in space usage type drop down in Filling out Space Usage Type |
18 |
Shivani Langer Architect SHW Group Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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LEED Healthcare Certification Level Costs and Challenges in LEED Rating System Selection Q&A |
332 |
Arpan Bakshi Thu, May 23, 2013 |
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