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IE for manual irrigation

NC-2009 WEc1:Water efficient landscaping
posted by  Dario Ibarguengoitia  on 

¿what is the IE for manual irrigation? I will use no potable water for this, I will apreciate your response cause asked about this once and did not got an answer, thank you very much

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Thu Dec 8, 2011, 1:55 pm

Can we involve PPA's?

Schools-2009 EAc2:On-site renewable energy
posted by  kerrie kannberg  on 

Is there any way to involve a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) or similar funding mechanism for EAc2? The language in the guide is not specific, as they mention a "energy system owner".

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Wed Dec 7, 2011, 8:28 pm

Epoxy for walls

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-emitting materials - paints and coatings
posted by  Erica Downs  on 

does anyone know how epoxy wall paint would be classified? simply as paint? or an architectural coating? is it even covered under LEED? thanks!

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Stok
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Wed Dec 7, 2011, 8:27 pm

Open Space Requirement

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site development - maximize open space
posted by  Elliot Powers, LEED AP BD+C  on 

Count me in with those frustrated with this credit language/ requirements.

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Wight and Company
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Wed Dec 7, 2011, 6:32 pm

No irrigation at all

CS-2009 WEc1:Water efficient landscaping
posted by  Yanina Ibañez  on 

Hello, in my project there will be no irrigation at all because of the adapted plants plant in all the green roofs. How do we demonstrate the achievement of the credit?

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Tue Dec 6, 2011, 8:13 pm

POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET)

Pilot-Credits PC11:Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials
posted by  Julie Hendricks  on 

I'm thinking of submitting for this pilot credit with one of my products being a type 6,6 Interface carpet tile (Tectonics).

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Sage Building Revival
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Tue Dec 6, 2011, 1:18 pm

timeline for investigation and analysis

EBOM-2009 EAc2.1:Existing building commissioning - investigation and analysis
posted by  Pablo Fortunato Suarez  on 

My clients have prepared six-sigma projects for improvement that have a timeline of 5 years (since 2006).

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Environmental Building Strategies
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Mon Dec 5, 2011, 12:49 pm

Sealant for Joints

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Hi, I am was wondering if the sealants for concrete joints (slab on grade) at a basement level, must comply with the requirements.

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Sat Dec 3, 2011, 9:31 pm

MR c3.2 Materials Reuse - Furniture & furniture

CI-2009 MRc3.2:Materials reuse - furniture and furnishings
posted by  Pamela Branch  on 

My client is a small non-profit, and on a shoe string budget. They are using used or donated furniture for 100% of their Furniture/Furnishings.

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Wight and Company
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Sat Dec 3, 2011, 4:53 am

IEQp1 compliance for high-rise with 1 outdoor air intake

EBOM-2009 IEQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  Dawn Brenner  on 

The 1987 high-rise building in California I am attempting LEED certification for has an EnergyStar label and, thus, was signed off by a PE as meeting ASHRAE 62.1/2007.

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Qualis Group LLC
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Fri Dec 2, 2011, 3:08 pm