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90 % of windows should be shaded
Homes-v4 EAc6:Building orientation for passive solarposted by Filemon Kapuno on
Will I get the credit if I use Pella Windows with Built-in Window Blinds? It shades the opening on the summer solstice and can be open on winter solstice.
minimum parking spaces required by code vs. the 40% reduction from based ratio
NC-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprintposted by Penny ROJ on
I don't understand when we calculated the minimum parking spaces required by code , for example 50, and the 40% reduction from based ratio is 45, how can we provide the parking spaces less tha
Accra Certified Contactors
Homes-v4 EAc4:Active solar-ready designposted by Filemon Kapuno on
The project is situated in southeast asia and there is no Acca certified contractor. Does it mean we will not get the credit? But we have PCab (certification for contractors) will they accept?
Controllability in Gallery/Exhibition spaces
NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lightingposted by Elizabeth Powers on
Does anyone have experience or insight into achieving this credit in gallery or exhibition spaces?
Option 2 Lighting Quality - Part E
NC-v4 EQc6:Interior lightingposted by Jeff Schwane on
We are trying to specify ceilings with at least 85% surface reflectance. However, there are areas with metal ceilings that have perforations for acoustical and fire requirements.
CIv4 op1:Modeling
CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Juan Carlos Sanabria Fallas on
Hi, I have some questions about the modeling system on CI.
1.If I have a curtain wall window on the exterior of my building, I still need to use U-value of the faming system?
What counts as building FAR?
NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted by Brightworks Sustainability on
I know that parking garages don't count, but can use types such as tennis courts and sports fields counts as total building area?
Preferred Parking Enforcement Requirements.
NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehiclesposted by Chris Brown on
Regarding the preferred parking, the credit requrements state "Clearly identify and enforce for sole use by green vehicles." (emphasis added).
Signage and Language
NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehiclesposted by Dianne Herrin on
What is the most appropriate signage for identifying these preferred parking spaces, especially since LEED has stopped using "low-emitting" and "fuel-efficient" and is now using "green vehicles"?
Grid interactive charging stations
NC-v4 LTc8:Green vehiclesposted by Lawrence Lile on
- USGBC requires that electrical connectors must adhere to SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or an equivalent regional or local sta