Hi all,
We are looking to certify a new childcare building on a higher-ed campus that will be sharing HVAC systems with an existing childcare building. There will also be an unconditioned, new corridor connecting the two buildings. The existing building will likely not pursue certifications, if its considered a separate building. There is some reno occurring in the existing building, too - but we're talking new door opening, windows, flooring, lighting, casework... The HVAC system will primarily be new, serving both buildings. How do we navigate "reasonable LEED boundaries"? Should these be combined into one "building"? Should the new building boundary stop at the door of the existing building or ignore the corridor? Will this cause energy credit troubles?
Thanks,
Hannah
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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February 3, 2017 - 5:12 pm
Hannah, how distinct are the buildings' identities? It sounds like there is a case to combine them as one building, but if they are very different in identity, that would be a count against that approach.
GBD Architects
GBD ArchitectsFebruary 3, 2017 - 6:18 pm
Turns out this walkway is actually open - so I think they should be considered separate buildings. That being said, seems like the boundary could or could not include this open walkway. The question still remains about the HVAC systems and how that all gets resolved, esp on energy credits.
And the buildings are different construction types.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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February 3, 2017 - 11:07 pm
Yes, sounds like separate buildings, and based on scope of work you'd likely include the walkway in the new building.
Look at EAp2 and the forum there for guidance on the energy credit. It's been done before, I guarantee it!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11474 thumbs up
February 3, 2017 - 11:07 pm
Yes, sounds like separate buildings, and based on scope of work you'd likely include the walkway in the new building.
Look at EAp2 and the forum there for guidance on the energy credit. It's been done before, I guarantee it!