I am working with a client that is looking at multiple new spaces in multiple locations. Some of the new spaces will be leased spaces, but we do not know yet to what extent they will need to modify these spaces to suit their needs because we have not identified these spaces yet. Depending on the spaces they select, they may need to do a quite a bit of design/construction or only a small amount. Let's say, for example, our client keeps all existing walls in place, does minimal repainting, and keeps existing flooring. Can they still get the space certified to LEED-CI standards, and if so, what is included in terms of materials for LEED-CI purposes? Do we just include the items we are purchasing for our project? Or do we need to go back to the landlord and find out what kind of paint is already on the walls, the recycled content of existing flooring, etc? I apologize if this question is too elementary...
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Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
1297 thumbs up
August 25, 2011 - 5:51 pm
Your LEED project boundary will be the complete lease or owned space in any case. If you are keeping walls than you can benefit from that under MR 1.2. If you demo and rebuilt than you probably look for recycled content in the products. In regards to how much you will have to change, there is no official rule that I know i=off. But judging form the new LEED minimum project requirements I would say if 50% of the space or materials get remodeled, changed or refurbished (this includes furniture) than you can probably apply for LEED. I hope that helps to answer your question.