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Ground Source Heat Pumps not Considered as Renewable Energy System by LEED
NC-v4.1 EAc5:Renewable Energyposted by Ayman Raouf on
In LEED Reference guide, it states "Geothermal energy, such as electricity generated from subterranean steam or heat generated from subterranean steam or hot water, is eligible.
Spaces used for business purposes
CS-v4 EQp2:Environmental tobacco smoke controlposted by Andreas Colli on
Our project is an existing building, that is to be renovated in large parts and converted fron retail to office ues.
Fly Ash in Concrete
NC-v4.1 MRc3:Sourcing of Raw Materialsposted by Catherine Blakemore on
Does LEED v4.1 allow the use of fly ash in concrete mixes?
Recycable waste
EBOM-v4 MRc4:Solid waste management - ongoingposted by Alice Andersen on
I would like to know if small combustible material can be counted as "Recycable" if the waste is transportet to a Power plant that burn the waste and turn it into power?
Existing steel structure
NC-v4 MRc5:Construction and demolition waste managementposted by Linda Davisson on
Can a building reusing existing steel structure claim the material (or any other existing materials to remain) as contributing to the calculations for waste being diverted away from landfill?
Non-native/adapted species vs. Adapted species
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site development - protect or restore habitatposted by Jeff Wiedmeyer on
Our USGBC reviewer commented on the three requirements of a "lawn" per previous LEED Interpretations, one of which read, "lawn is only acceptable if it does not include any non-native/adap
Guestroom Closets and Bathrooms - Non-Regularly Occupied?
NC-2009 IEQc8.2:Daylight and views - viewsposted by Kevin Mowatt on
USGBC's IEQ v2009 Space Matrix indicates that Guestrooms (in their entirety) should be considered Regularly Occupied.
Energy Star Protfolio Manager
EBOM-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Sarfaraj Khan on
Hi Can international project (UAE) attempting LEED V4 O&M can used Energy Star Protfolio Manager Regards
Choose baseline system for CAV factory
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Hyerim Kim on
I am doing factory served by CAV AHU, cooling only. Constant volume is due to positive pressurization to avoid infiltration.
Green Power Query
NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Andrei Sabater on
I am Andrei Sabater, employee of ecoSolutions, Right now we are currently studying the credit for the green power and carbon offsets. Is the credit applicable here in the Philippines?