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Use of renewable energy in calculation
ND-v4 GIBc2:Optimize building energy performanceposted by Martine Desbois on
I just would like to confirm that we can use the renewable energy used in our buildings as part of the calculation for energy saving as is done in LEED NC. Is this correct?
Recycled Content Criteria?
NC-v4 MRc3:Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materialsposted by Brad McAllister on
Option 2 states: Recycled content. Recycled content is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus one-half the preconsumer recycled content, based on cost.
High Recycled Content
NC-v4 MRc3:Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materialsposted by barbara anderson on
In the past 6 months we have noticed that a high recycled content of 70% or more has been required on acoustic ceiling tile.
PU Foam Insulation - Emission Test ISO16000-11
NC-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materialsposted by Jovelyn Lagunday on
General emissions requirements as per LEEDV4 - TVOC's result after 14 days but the information available in accordance with ISO1600 method, TVOC testing results after 28 days.
jet fans
NC-v4 EQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performanceposted by Francesco Passerini on
Table 6.4 of ASHRAE 60.1-2010 states that parking garages that don't have walls that are at least 50% open to the outside shall have mechanical air extraction (exhaust ventilation).
Erosion and Sedimentation Measures during demolition
NC-v4 SSp1:Construction activity pollution preventionposted by Anaïs P on
During demolition works, should the Erosion and Sedimentation measures be implemented? The Reference Guide only refers to construction works...
area of reference
NC-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprintposted by Mark Daub on
what is the area of reference to calculate the number of parking spaces? gross floor area or usable floor area?
Single supply system
NC-v4 EQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performanceposted by Gustavo De las Heras Izquierdo on
Does anyone know a definition for "single supply system". I've looked it up in ASHRAE 62.1 and ASHRAE's Manual and I wasn't able to find it.
demolition of existing facade
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Francesco Passerini on
Some years ago the facade of an existing building was demolished. The facade was completely glazed. The structure of the building (pillars, beams) was conserved.
Top level parking_Option 1
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Rasita Masalskyte on
Hello, We're pursuing Option 1. Nonroof and roof. Questions: 1. Is a top level of multi storey parking garage exempt from Option 1 calculations if it has parking spaces?