Dear all,
Our project consists in an existing subway station to which a train station will be added. thre will be a new roof and a new slab of a new floor that will cover both the new rail station and the existing subway station structure. However, the electric and water utilities and the envelope of the existing subway station will not be touched. Does that configure a major renovation or or a new construction? Especially in EAp2, it makes a big difference since for major renovations a 5% reduction is required, whereas for new construction a 10% reduction is required.
Thanks
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 7, 2013 - 8:40 am
Marcio, since this question is really about interpreting the EAp2 requirements, and not rating system selection (LEED-NC includes renovations), please post your question to that forum.
Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira
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January 11, 2013 - 8:06 am
Hi Tristan,
Actually I just mentioned EAp2 as an example. The core question is really whether the project is considered New Construction or Major Renovation. This decision will impact many credits.
Thanks!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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January 16, 2013 - 5:16 pm
Marcio, both new construction and major renovations are handled within the same LEED rating system: LEED-NC.