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1/2 a Mile walkable distance evidence/survey
NC-2009 SSc2:Development density and community connectivityposted by Lorne Mlotek on
Hi Everyone, A little bit of an obscure question in regards to community connectivity. I was wondering if anyone knew how USGBC chose 1/2 mile to be considered a walkable distance.
Irrigation efficiency for manual watering
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water efficient landscapingposted by Alicia Villanueva on
The Reference Guide does not state the irrigation efficiency for manual watering, just for drip and sprinkler irrigation.
No new parking VS local regulations
NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative transportation - parking capacityposted by Mike D on
We are targeting SSc.4.4-Alternative Transportation-Parking Capacity for a New Construction project. The project will not provide any parking.
SSc4.2 components in renovated existing building
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing roomsposted by Jeremy Theodore on
From the text in MPR3, it seems plausible that bike parking and showers used to meet credit SS4.2 could be built by renovation in another in another facility outside the project's LEED scope, as lo
Peak Transient Occupancy
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative transportation - bicycle storage and changing roomsposted by Kevin Gilleran on
Looking for clarification on the Peak Transient Occupancy calculation in regard to the definition of "regularly occurring" moment.
Project is in itself a public transportation system
NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative transportation - public transportation accessposted by Valentin Grimaud on
Hi, The project I'm currently looking at is a subway line, with the possible certification of each station independently. Could we consider that each station fills the requirements for this projec
How to model the ventilation system for baseline model.
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by La Verne Ramir Certeza on
Hello, I would just like to ask regarding how I should model the ventilation system of my baseline model. My project is a hotel building which uses chilled water as its main cooling medium.
In-house CxA with In-house Design, MEP, and Construction Teams
NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced commissioningposted by Simon Sue on
We're under a scenario that a developer (owner) has in-house design team, in-house MEP team, and in-house construction team working on a single project.
MRc4 - Alum. Frame by Frameworks
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled contentposted by Judy Chin on
I rec'd product data for recycled content on the alum. frame stating material composed of 25% post-consumer primary, and 50% post-industrial scrap.
Renovation (occupancy never stopped) / 24-hour operation
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancyposted by Alexandre Schinazi on
Hello, I am working on a project in Brazil with specific conditions that have brought up 2 questions concerning this credit.