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wood that is not waste is eligible?

CS-v4 EAc5:Renewable energy production
posted by  Jens Apel  on 

I am not quite sure if this is the USGBC's intent, and maybe I'm a nitpicker, but:

-Biofuel "(in some cases)" is eligible, the "some cases" are not further described

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Wed Sep 6, 2017, 4:07 pm

preferred parking in non public parking areas

CS-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprint
posted by  Jens Apel  on 

In this project there is only a very limited number of parking spaces (44 for >10.000m² office space).

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Thu Jan 11, 2018, 6:51 pm

All or the Main street frontages 1:1.5

Pilot-Credits PC14:Walkable Streets
posted by  Ian McCall  on 

Dear All, The PC 14 credit description states that “All street frontages have a minimum building-height-to-street center-line ratio of 1:1.5”.

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Sound transmission for moveable partitions

NC-v4 EQc9:Acoustic performance
posted by  Anaïs P  on 

Do the requirements about sound transmission have to be applied for moveable partitions in open-plan office? Achieving the STC values from table 1 betweeen two standards offices separated by a move

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Thu Feb 11, 2016, 9:18 pm

Minimum Energy Performance

NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Alexandra Mazzoni  on 

Hello, I have a question regarding equivalent standards : Is there an USGBC approved equivalent standard for projects located in France ? Many thanks in advance for your assistance.

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Wed May 24, 2017, 4:09 pm

Pilot credit # 45

Pilot-Credits SSpc45:Site assessment
posted by  Devani PERERA  on 

I do agree with Loic that in France, projects that pursue the french certification HQE would perform a site analysis to assess the needs, opportunities and issues that need the most attention.

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LED integrated in facade window frame/ MLO lighting zone

NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reduction
posted by  Ilse Dijkstra-Nugteren  on 

We are working on the LEED V4 certification of a project which will be located at the border of a business park and about 3 kilometers away from highways and an international airport.

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Fri Aug 11, 2017, 12:33 pm

Fertilizer and Herbicide Use

EBOM-v4 SSp1:Site management policy
posted by  David ESPAGNET  on 

In the site Management Policy (and SSc5 Credit) soil testing requirement have been added since 2009.

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Extent of European ACP application

NC-v4 EQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  Jens Apel  on 

I am not quite sure on the wording regarding natural ventilation and the Europe ACP. The online Ref.Guide states "Projects in Europe may use Arbeitsstaettenrichtlinie ASR 5 as a local equivalent to

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Tue Aug 15, 2017, 3:53 pm

SS PC27 - a short feedback

CS-2009 IDc1:Innovation in design
posted by  Elodie DUMAS  on 

Dear all, A short feedback about our experience concerning LEED SS PC 27 use for a major refurbishment office project in France, under LEED for Core an Shell version 3. This Pilot Credit was aim

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