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Clarification on the use of ACMV system
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Andrew Xiao Junzhao on
I am currently working on a project in Kenya. The cooling load for the commercial office tower is around 1900RT. This project will attempt for LEED CS and will be targeting Silver rating.
Occupancy sensors: No override switch but with task lighting
NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of systems - lightingposted by André Harms on
Hi, There are several spaces in a project I'm working on that have been designed with an occupancy sensor without an override switch but each individual work station does have controllable (on/off
Camp Lemonnier - Naval Base in Djibouti, Africa
NC-2009 SSc1:Site selectionposted by Peg Manuel on
We have a dormitory project at a US Naval Installation in Djibouti, Africa.
LEED v4 BD+C - Core and Shell : Renewable energy production
CS-v4 EAc5:Renewable energy productionposted by Spyridon Kostopoulos on
Can anyone clarify for me please if for a Core and Shell certification, the total building energy costs would pertain only to those building installations which the developer controls and not those
Liquid hand soaps/body wash
EBOM-2009 IEQc3.3:Green cleaning - purchase of sustainable cleaning products and materialsposted by Jutta Berns on
We have project that is using a liquid body wash that is technically a liquid hand soap too (purchased as both but in different packaging).
Commissioning required for a CHP?
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental commissioning of building energy systemsposted by André Harms on
One of our factory projects is planning on installing a CHP (combined heat and power) plant, with natural gas as the fuel source. Does this system require commissioning?
Climate Zone for Morocco
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Jean-Baptiste SARFATI on
Hi, I'm working on a pre-assessment for a project in Morocco and would like to see the minimum wall insulation. I checked in ASHRAE 90.1-2010 but Morocco is not listed in Table B3 International Cl
Motor efficiency in 50Hz countries
NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by André Harms on
In response to the ASHRAE 90.1:2007 mandatory requirements for the efficiency of 60Hz motors, some had used the European IE2 standard for 50Hz motors and demonstrated equivalency.
Car wash bay
NC-2009 WEp1:Water use reductionposted by Marni Punt on
Hi, I am working on an office building and the team is considering to include a car wash bay. Would I be able to classify this as process water and exclude it from the WEp1 calculation?
Natural Ventilation
CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize energy performance - HVACposted by Chilufya Lombe on
Good day, we have a project that is naturally ventilated. ASHRAE 90.1 2007 states that the energy cost budget method cannot be used for designs with no mechanical systems.