Dear all,
we have a PPP (Public Private Partnership) project and are not sure which system version to use. Due to the switch of the design to the PPP team we prefer Core and Shell, but the client lateron will occupy the building designed, built and operated by the PPP company - this would lead to New Construction. The future user has influence on the design until the PPP team takes over responsibility. The finally built building is not under control of the future user - this would lead to Core&Shell. We would prefer Core&Shell, because of the optional Pre-Certification.
What do you think?
Kind Regards Andreas
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
1976 thumbs up
November 1, 2012 - 4:06 am
It sounds like the client was part of the design team and has had decision making power during the early phases of design, but after the switch, they no longer have decision making power. Is that what's happening?
If the building is being designed and built specifically to meet that client's needs and requirements, and there is a contract between the client and the PPP to provide a building designed to meet LEED requirements, then it sounds like NC may make more sense. Let us know if that describes your situation.
Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
1297 thumbs up
December 6, 2012 - 10:16 am
LEED NC is the right choice. I'm very familiar with PP projects and can very much understand why you would want the per-certification. However teh PP company does control in essence the design and construction of every part of the building. The user typically has some influence on the design. Besides I'm guessing the user was the one asking for LEED, so it's in his interest to design with LEED in mind. Correct?
LEED CS really is for projects where the owner of the building can pick the carpet in the spaces and doesn't decide about where to put the walls in the space.