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Mon Aug 26, 2019, 10:32 pm

Baseline envelope - Existing Buildings (Retrofit)

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  João Costa  on 

Hello, I would like to ask if anyone has a comment on two questions regarding the baseline model for existing buildings: 1) According to Table 3.1 from Appendix G, thermal loads due to occupancy

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Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Tue Jul 16, 2019, 8:53 pm

Showerhead with dual spray settings

NC-v4 WEp2:Indoor water use reduction
posted by  Edgar Arevalo  on 

It is very hard to find a showerhead with 1.00 gpm, but finally found one with WaterSense label.  The only exception is the head has a dual spray setting, which toggles between 1.00 gpm and 1.

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Tue Jul 16, 2019, 8:05 pm

Future Municipal Greywater System Near SIte WEc1

NC-2009 WEc1:Water efficient landscaping
posted by  MANNY IGLESIA  on 

There is a fully funded Recycled Water Distribution System that is due to start by mid this year until the third quarter of 2021.

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Construction Administrator/ LEED AP
Bywater Woodworks, Inc.
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Tue Jul 16, 2019, 7:45 pm

Does 5% have to be landscaped to achieve 2 points?

NC-v4 WEc1:Outdoor water use reduction
posted by  Laura Charlier  on 

I did not notice a minimum percentage of landscaped area (5% has traditionally been the minimum). Is this longer a stipulation? 

 

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LEEDuser Expert
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Tue Jul 16, 2019, 4:07 pm

E-Jeepneys

NC-v4 LTc5:Access to quality transit
posted by  Summer   on 

Does E-Jeepney transpo counted on this credit? I haven't seen any explanation on the reference guide regarding electric transpo.

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Tue Jul 16, 2019, 1:05 pm

Views Documentation - Supplementing Sectional Drawings

EBOM-2009 IEQc2.4:Daylight and views
posted by  Rene Brana  on 

So I have a similar issue as what Simon above described. I am working on the LEED:EB certification of a multi-tenant commercial high-rise in a densely populated urban environment.

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Mon Jul 15, 2019, 10:22 pm

Recycling treated lumber or plywood?

NC-v4 MRp2:Construction and demolition waste management planning
posted by  Renee Shirey  on 

Has anybody found a way to recycle/divert plywood or other engineered wood?  I think I've read enough things to understand that once lumber is treated with chemicals, it isn't a material to be

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Wed Aug 7, 2019, 12:12 pm