We are working on a new residence hall which is located between two existing (non-certified) residence halls on a college campus. The parking and therefore some of the landscaping associated with the new hall is located on the opposite side of the existing parking lot furthest away from the new hall. In the end, all the parking lots will serve all three residence halls and most likely the new lot will be used more by one of the existing halls and the old parking lot will be used more by the new hall. Our question is how to determine the LEED boundary which will take on a very complex shape in order to include the new hall, new parking lot and some connected landscaping while jogging in and around the existing halls and existing parking lots. Is this approach typically well received as long as I can associate proportionally equal parking with building? In part I'm trying to think ahead as the two existing residence halls are slated for future remodel and would therefore be seeking future LEED certifications. I want to draw appropriate boundaries so when tasked with a future project, there's some logic to the established boundaries. Thanks for your help!
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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November 5, 2013 - 11:27 am
Jason, you're on the right track. You're thinking about exactly the right issues, and although the LEED boundary will end up looking odd, if you follow the logic you are already aware of, and consult with the MPR guidance, I think you'll get there.