We are investigating if group certification approach may be suitable for a project that include within the same LEED boundary the following buildings:
- n1 Existing Building (Energy House) that was and will remain only for a mechanical and electrical technical spaces (no FTE and not occupabile spaces).
- n1 New Office Building
- n1 New Conference Building
During the construction activities of the new buildings it is also planned the dismounting and supply and installation of newest mechanical systems and electrical system located inside the existing building.
Question:
May the Existing Building be excluded from the LEED group certification, whilst remaining within the LEED boudary?
thanks in advance
Donald Green
Sr Project Manager / Operations ManagerProgressive AE
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April 9, 2014 - 2:05 pm
GBCI really wants all buildings in a Group Certification to be very similar, that way the Group Credits can be documented easily. Otherwise you may have issue when trying to document if the buildings are too different. Sounds like a Campus approach with a Master Site may be the best way to go for this project.
The existing building can be excluded within a Master Site, don't think its possible for a Group Certification.
Review the new AGMBC issued on 4/1/14.