Our region primarily uses design build which means that there are two very separate Schematic Design processes for our projects. Architectural plans often proceed past the permit stage before a mechanical or electrical consultant is even on the team. Since we don't have the mechanical onboard during architectural SD, it isn't possible to do shoebox models with their input at that time.

It has long been understood with Enhanced Commissioning that plan input and submittal reviews by the CxA are based on the development schedule of the MEP drawings not the architectural plans for the project.

Can we use a similar approach for achievement of this credit? That we would assess site and water opportunities during architectural SD but that the energy shoebox model assessments of envelope and systems would be done during MEP schematic design?