Can someone share an excerpt of the base ratios tables from the 4th edition of the Transport Planning Handbook please?

Are there different carpool/preferred parking strategies outlined by LEED for game days and non-game days? The stadium being constructed will attract 30,000 people on game days (one day a week) and limited office staff for the remainder of the week.

It is my understanding that the definition of carpool is “an arrangement by which 2 or more people share a vehicle for transportation” but can anyone please provide a definition of "carpool" that fulfills the LT Reduced parking exemplary requirements?

Hi there,

I'm working on stadium in Australia. For compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010, the window systems (frame + glazing) have to comply with the mandatory provisions (5.4) in ASHRAE 90.1-2010.

Specifically, 5.4.3.2 Fenestration and Doors, 'shall be determined in accordance with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NFRC 400, or ASTM E283'.

The architect has selected window systems which the air permeability has been tested according to EN 1026/12207 class 2 (we have received the certificate showing this).

Is the EN standard acceptable for compliance? As the stadium is in Australia, it has to pass our local codes and we only need compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 to get the LEED rating. If the EN standard is not acceptable, how should we proceed?

Thanks!

Hi all,

I'm doing a LEED v4 NC project in Australia.

The LEED v4 manual says to use the Watersense Water Budget Tool (no reference to the v4 Outdoor Water Use Reduction Calculator).

My problem with this is that the Watersense site no longer (or at least I cannot find it) allows you to download the excel-based version.

Therefore, the flash player version on the site has to be used(?). Because my project is in Australia, there is no zip code for it that works (hence I cannot proceed to Step 2), and further more the guide Watersense Water Budget Tool guide refers to using the excel-based version.

Please help, what do I choose? Is the calculator provided by the USGBC the correct tool to use?

Thanks.

We have a Green Building Council in Australia that has a very advanced energy simulation methodology that achieves the same outcomes as the ASHRAE 90.1 process outlined in LEED. It is also well aligned to local requirements for demonstrating compliance with local codes. Our project (a stadium) now needs to create numerous energy models to essentially demonstrate the same thing by different methodologies creating an inordinate amount of extra work for no useful output.

It wouldn't be hard to use the Green Building Council of Australia's energy modelling methodology and adjust the points scale to match LEED and thus allow Australian projects to follow the GBCA Method instead of ASHRAE 90.1.

Has anyone successfully done this in other countries - to use a more appropriate local methodology instead of ASHRAE 90.1 get the LEED energy points? If so keen to understand how we can develop a conversion process to convince the USGBC to agree! (would save a huge amount of modelling work whilst ensuring the outcomes are still met).

Hi all, I'm preparing to register a new project (new stadium) and would like to double check that it is a 'single building'. There will be retail shops/box offices/function rooms/storage sheds/etc on the concourse and not directly connected to the main stadium.

I believe it can be classed as a single building due to the following LEED statement:
- Buildings that are physically connected by programmable space are considered one building for LEED purposes unless they are physically distinct and have distinct identities as separate buildings

The statement I am worried about is:
- Buildings that have no physical connection or are physically connected only by circulation, parking, or mechanical/storage rooms are considered separate buildings and individual projects for LEED purposes, with the following exceptions:
o Primary and secondary school projects, hospitals (general medical and surgical), hotels, resorts, and resort properties, as defined by ENERGY STAR building rating purposes, may include more than one physically distinct building in a single LEED project. For new construction projects, each building in the application must be less than 25,000 sq. ft. Please contact USGBC if with any questions.
o For other cases such as buildings that have programmatic dependency (spaces – not personnel – within the building cannot function independently without the other building) or architectural cohesiveness (the building was designed to appear as one building), project teams are encouraged to contact USGBC to discuss their project prior to proceeding.

Would a stadium fall under the exceptions? Note that there are no separate buildings outside of the stadium. All of the areas in question (F&B retails/etc) are all within the concourse of the stadium.

Hello,

I was wondering under which LEEDv4 we can certify an Aquatic Park in Australia.
The project involves the establishment of a new aquatic and recreation centre and community parkland which will include the following facilities:
o Outdoor 50m heated lap pool and leisure water area;
o 25m program pool;
o Indoor leisure pool;
o Hydrotherapy pool;
o Crèche;
o Park and outdoor synthetic multipurpose sports field, outdoor fitness stations and outdoor
playground;
o Health and fitness Centre; and
o Café.

Can it work under LEEDv4 NC ? or is a special tailored LEED certification needed ?

Thank you,
Camille

Is there a space matrix available for LEED V4?

We are working on a project which falls under the category of System 6 - Packaged VAV with PFP Boxes for the Baseline Building. The cooling system associated with this is "Direct Expansion" and you are referred to Section 6.4 for Efficiency Ratings/Levels.

In Section 6.4, it is not clear which equipment type corresponds to Packaged VAV with Direct Expansion? It appears that it could be from Table 6.8.1A, Table 6.8.1B or Table 6.8.1D. We believe the most representative system would be Table 6.8.1A Air Conditioners, Air Cooled (Package System).

Clarification on the above would be appreciated - thank you in advance!