Seminar 04 -- Realizing Sustainability with Commissioning PDF

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The value of building commissioning is a well- documented and recognized process. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recognized this value and made Fundamental Commissioning a mandate on most LEED projects (V3). USGBC also offers Enhanced Commissioning point options for starting the commissioning process before 50 percent construction documents (V3) and is seeking to name by reference the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guideline 3, Commissioning The Building Enclosure (V4). However, do any of these commissioning processes fully address moisture control and some of the risks associated with Green high performance buildings? While green buildings have many positive benefits, there is also strong evidence to suggest a direct correlation between new products/innovative design and building failures.

1. Expansion of Integrated Design and Commissioning Scope
   H. Jay Enck
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2. Commissioning Issues and Benefits Log
   Charles Dorgan
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3. Preventing Moisture Problems in High Performance Green Buildings
   Donald Snell
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