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How can the amount of FSC-Certified wood be determined for a project? |
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FSC-Certified wood can be calculated by: Total Weight Volume Cost of Wood *Default Materials cannot be used here |
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What variables are used to determine Glazing Factor? |
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Window Geometry Floor Area Window Area Visible Transmittance (T vis) Window Height |
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How do you calculate Recycled Content Value ($)? |
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=(% post-consumer recycled content * mat. cost) +0.5(% pre-consumer recycled content * mat. cost) |
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How is the Density Radius calculated, and what is it used for? |
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Take the square root of the total site area in SF, then multiply it by 3. This will give the density boundary around the main entrance. Any building within this radius from the front entry will have its floor area SF and corresponding site area are counted in the total calculation to find the property density of each. Then the Total AVERAGE Property Density must be at least 60,000 sf/acre. |
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How do you calculate FTE Occupants? |
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FTE Occupants = Occupant Hours/8 hrs per day A Part time occupant has an FTE Value base on their hours per day divided by 8 Peak period visitors or students are not calculated for shower/changing facilities. |
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