We are working on a project where the client wants to preserve the existing column veneer, however they want to cover the whole column with a new finish. Would this case be applicable in Materials Reuse and/or Recycling? Can we apply for a credit in this category?
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Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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December 2, 2014 - 2:17 pm
No- this is a Building Reuse strategy. These materials would apply to MRc1.2- Building Reuse- Maintain Interior Nonstructural Elements.
Madhura Dhayagude
December 2, 2014 - 2:22 pm
Allison,
Thank you for your quick reply!
Thanks
Madhura
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LEEDuser Expert
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December 2, 2014 - 2:46 pm
Madhura - If you cannot meet the thresholds for MRc1, you can apply the reused building portions toward achievement of MRc2. Since you are a LEEDuser Guest, I am not sure if you can see the Related Credits sidebar above that outlines this. See Related Credits for MRc1.2 and MRc2 in the LEED Reference Guide. You may not need to do the weight or volume calculations to account for this diversion to meet your goal on MRc2 but it's worth knowing about.