We are working with a developer on a mixed use project that includes 2 "towers" connected by a commons space. One of the towers is a residential tower (floors 2-7, 1st floor is retail/restaurant) and the other is a hotel. The commons area includes a pool, service areas, and a fitness area that is shared by the residential and hotel. Is it possible to certify only the residential portion of the entire structure? This would include a lower level parking garage that is for residential tenants only, the lobby and terrace on the first floor, and all residential construction above level 1. We intend to include the commons area in this as well, which is located on level 2.

Is it possible to interpret some of the language related to additions and treat this portion of the building separately? The demising wall between the hotel and commons area on level 2 and the demising wall between the residential lobby and retail/restaurant area on the level 1 would serve as LEED boundaries. (It would be possible to include the retail/residential if it simplified things, though this space may be shell space until tenants are found).