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Paper and Cardboard
NC-v4 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclablesposted by Helena Garcia on
According to the LEED guides the paper and cardboard are recycled separately.
smoke vents
Warehouses-NC-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materialsposted by Agnieszka Rylska on
The ceiling of the warehouse is supplied with smoke vents. The smoke vents play role in fire protection, provide daylight and water protection.
Process water in a cosmetic store
Retail-NC-v4 WEc4:Water meteringposted by Charline SEYTIER on
In a retail store selling cosmetics, do fixtures installed in the sales area, used in the process of selling products (to wash hands after applying a product), count as process water for this credi
Rollout Mats
NC-v4 EQc1:Enhanced indoor air quality strategiesposted by Gregory Martin on
Credit language indicates "permanent entryway systems". The sample provided in the documentation tool kit has labels with entry mat and walk off mat.
GHG calculations ACP Carbon offset
NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Charline SEYTIER on
For calculating greenhouse Gas emissions: Has anyone used the WRI-WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol Standard for international Projects?
Does base building performance now impact CI performance?
CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Kristopher Baker on
It appears that there is a fairly major shift in the relationship between the tenant spaces within the project scope and the base building.
LEED v4 MRc1 LCA credit now officially accepts EN standards as ACP for Europe
NC-v4 MRc1:Building life-cycle impact reductionposted by Panu Pasanen on
A welcome clarification for all LEED projects in Europe! The Alternative Compliancy Path for Europe is now official and allows applying EN 15978 as the LCA framework.
Area definition for roofs
CS-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Jens Apel on
I am not quite sure on the definition of roof area and can't find a definition. I would assume that "roof area" consists of all areas that can be seen from above the building.