Can a residential project be certified under LEED CS?

Agnieszka Rylska

GO4IT SP Z OO SP K

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April 30, 2014

I would like to ask if a residential building of 4 or more storeys can be certified under LEED 2009 for Core and Shell system? I read that residential buildings can be certified under LEED NC but I didn't find any information about using LEED CS.

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Lauren Wallace

LEED Project Reviewer, LEED AP BD+C, Senior LEED Specialist

Certifications Department Manager, Epsten Group, Inc.

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Wed, 04/30/2014 - 13:47

Agata, It depends on whether the Owner of the building will be occupying the space, as well as the scope of work for the project. If there are portions of the building fit out that will be under the scope of a future tenant and not the Owner, then a residential building could be a Core and Shell project. I have seen many residential buildings attempt Core and Shell with success. Just make sure the scope of work by the Owner versus the future tenants is clear throughout your application. Hope this helps! - Lauren

Agnieszka Rylska

GO4IT SP Z OO SP K

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Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:13

Lauren, All, What if 100% fit-out is under the scope of future tenants? Is it still OK with the C&S? The building is 100% residential and every single owner finishes own apartment. We are afraid we will not be able to fulfill all prerequisites, e.g. WE prerequisite 1 - list of plumbing fixtures, etc. The building is more than 4 stories and the construction phase is going to begin in November. Maby we should use another system than C&S?

Markus Henning

M.Eng Facility Management LEED AP BD+C | LEED GCP

Alpha Immobilien Consulting GmbH

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Wed, 08/27/2014 - 11:06

Agata, please refer to CS appendix 4 Tenant Lease or Sales Agreement i think that answer your question. "However, if a developer makes technical requirements from the LEED for Core & Shell Rating System part of a binding lease or sales agreement, the project may be able to earn additional points for credits with technical requirements not addressed in the Core & Shell project design and construction scope. By encouraging green building practices in the tenant’s scope of work, Core & Shell projects with a limited scope can achieve credits for activities that would otherwise be beyond their design and construction control." http://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/LEED%202009%20CS%20Appendix%204.pdf Markus