Our project consists of three buildings connected through the basement and is registered under campus development. We are providing bicycle racks and shower changing rooms in the basement. As per LEED shower changing rooms are to be provided within 200 yards of a building entrance. Does building entrance mean the main entrance or basement entrance through lift lobby can also be considered. The cyclists will enter the basement through the ramp and the bicycle spaces are located next to the ramp entrance.
Also, as per FTE count 12 showers are required, of which we are providing 7 showers for males and 5 for females. What is the document proof required in cases we donot follow the 50-50 gender ratio as considered in the water calculations for LEED.
Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
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March 5, 2015 - 12:30 pm
Hi Deepika,
On similar campus projects with multiple buildings connected by a parking level or basement, I have considered the bike racks to be "inside" the building which is defined on the credit form as "0" distance. That is how I filled out the Master Site form and it was approved.
Showers do not need to be provided as a 50/50 ratio. You just need to have the right total number.