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What defines complex occupancy?
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Jeannie Rueter on
I'm working on a conference center major renovation where the employees work 40 hours per week.
Daylight controls / sensors vs Occupancy Sensors or Both?
CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize energy performance - lighting controlsposted by Katie Peterschmidt on
Hello all - We have a CI project that has "Occupancy Sensors" around the perimeter of the space within 15' of the windows.
MEP Materials
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled contentposted by Peter Doo on
I thought I had seen a recent post or article that some MEP materials could now be included in the materials calculation; ductwork or piping for example. Now I can't locate the reference.
Counting RECs Towards EAc1
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performanceposted by Waleed AlGhamdi on
Hello, We have a project that is part of a campus and has a significant PV array that offsets about 35% of the building's energy costs.
ISO versus ASHRAE Option
NC-v4 EQc5:Thermal comfortposted by Steven Burke on
I'm wondering if anyone is capable of explaining to a layperson such as myself the difference between the ISO and the ASHRAE options for this credit.
Demand Control Ventilation
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am wondering what savings can be taken by using room occupancy controls to control the HVAC system in a 24/7 building.
Natural Materials
CI-v4 MRc5:Building product disclosure and optimization - material ingredientsposted by John Mlade on
Natural materials such as solid wood, stone, clays, etc. all have advantageous material attributes in terms of transparency and health.
Horizzontally attached bldg addition to Non Certified building
NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or spaceposted by Tesfa Bogale on
We are working on a new building addition. The new addition building will be attached horizontally to a non LEED-Certified building.
Energy Modeling Licensure
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Nathan Echtenkamp on
Does anyone know if any states require a P.E. license to offer energy modeling as a professional service? In other words, can a non-licensed individual start an energy modeling firm?
Energy Star Equipment / Appliances
CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Catherine Blakemore on
Does this include things like 2/4 slice bread toasters and drip coffee makers?