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Christian,<br>
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I'm still unclear what is the conundrum. Is it that LEED modeling
rules only specify operable natural ventilation, or that you're
unclear how to model fixed, i.e., uncontrolled, natural
ventilation?<br>
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Joe<br>
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On 11/21/2013 4:58 PM, Christian Stalberg wrote:
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<p><span>I’m getting no responses on the bldg-sim list so am
trying here too. </span></p>
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<p><span>I have a factory/warehouse that is using natural
ventilation for cooling. What is unusual is that the
openings are fixed openings. </span></p>
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<p><span>At first glance it seems that it would not even qualify
as an enclosed space and therefore would not be eligible for
energy modeling for LEED. The project is registered at USGBC
however, of course I realize that may mean nothing. </span></p>
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<p><span>If this project could be eligible for LEED
certification, I am trying to come up with an approach and
all I can think of is pretending the openings are operable
and then following the guidelines as outlined in the
Advanced Energy Modeling for LEED handbook. </span></p>
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<p><span>I would appreciate any guidance anyone can offer on
this seeming conundrum! </span></p>
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<p><span>_ </span></p>
<p><span>Christian Stalberg </span></p>
<p><span>Natural Intelligence, LLC </span></p>
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<p><span>Tel. 415.531.4610 </span></p>
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