We have a project on a campus that is using the master site for some of the credits, but not SSc4.2. We are only designing two of the bldgs being certified. In the Design Review for one of the buildings (not the other, even though the bldgs supposedly have the same review team), the reviewer is asking for extra documentation: either a signed statement by the owner stating that the bike racks are exclusive to the project or provide documentation that all of the other buildings have enough bike racks. This seems to go above and beyond the credit requirements. Why does one project have to prove that other projects meet the credit requirements? Or prove that other bldgs are not using their bike racks? We are only responsible for two bldgs, and I am not even sure that the other buildings are going for SSc4.2. I would appreciate any advise here. Thanks.
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Taylor Ralph
PresidentREAL Building Consultants
31 thumbs up
June 6, 2012 - 4:47 pm
Why are you not using a master site for SSc4.2? This seems to be the reviewer's concern.
Erin Holdenried
Sustainability Architect125 thumbs up
June 6, 2012 - 5:10 pm
To be honest I don't know why, I don't really know much about the other campus projects, we did not do the campus plan. But, there is no rule that a project is required to use the master site for SSc4.2, master site credits are optional. Each building would still need to show that their racks and showers are within the required distances. Depending on bldg locations, it might not make sense to use the master site for credit documentation.
Taylor Ralph
PresidentREAL Building Consultants
31 thumbs up
June 7, 2012 - 11:05 am
I think it makes more sense to use the Master Site if you have it available for the bike racks. Showers are different, so long as they are within the project boundary--but again, the reviewer is looking for verification that you aren't 'double dipping' on documentation, and that the facilities/racks provided are convenient and used by the occupants using the building you are seeking certification for.