Comments on: Common Acronyms and Abbreviations for LEED

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:23:24 +0000

NC = new construction, S = schools, CS = core & shell

By: mohamad

mohamad — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:21:19 +0000

what sustainable sites NC,S,CS stands for

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:27:59 +0000

Is Energy Star 40 for ZEV the same as Green score of 40?

By: Sheree

Sheree — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:45:37 +0000

I had the same question regarding the “Gross ARI rated” term used in several EAc4 calculations. As near as I can tell ARI refers to the “Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute”. So I’m guessing that the ARI publishes a list of values. (It would be so nice if the USGBC Reference Guide defined all of the terms/abbreviations used in all calculations.)

By: Cassi

Cassi — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:54:04 +0000

Nevermind, found it. Its SSc3:Brownfield

By: Cassi

Cassi — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:50:17 +0000

What credit uses CERCLA?

By: Elliot

Elliot — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:59:32 +0000

How do you compare buildings energy effeciencies? CBECS?

By: Luv

Luv — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:22:55 +0000

what does ARI stands for in EAc4 under Refrigerant charge (Rc)

By: PlutoISaPlanet

PlutoISaPlanet — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:52:49 +0000

I would add:
SCAQMD – South Coast Air Quality Management District

and IAQ stands for Indoor Air Quality, I think that’s easier to remember than what you have on your list

By: katie

katie — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:06:39 +0000

as i was going thru this list last night, i noticed a couple things that may need clarification –

O&M – Operations & Maintenance

PM – Particulate Matter

Mr – End of Life Refrigerant Loss
and
RH – Relative Humidity (i think everyone can figure that one out, but it doesn’t help to have it right…)

pat – maybe you can just change these in your original post…