I have a project to certify in France, this is an existing building which will be occupied during the work. The functionality of the building will be change for approximately 60% of the building. Then, we have two different option for the optimization of the project.
For the first one, two basements and one floor on the top will be added, the external structure won't change less the windows, the different systems will be change and renovated and the floors too. For this one, I think that the better referential is the LEED BD+C for Major Renovation.
For the second option, only one basement will be added and only the glass of the windows (not the frame). For this one, I think that the better one is the LEED EBOM.
Could you please confirm my choice. I don't know if the fact of added a basement underground have an impact of he referential nor if we change the functionality of a major part of the building.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
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April 4, 2012 - 3:11 pm
Are you doing a complete interior renovation also?
You right about the LEED NC for the first option. As for the second option, you may want to make yourself more familiar with LEED EBOM. It's really a certification of your operations and maintenance of the building. My guess is you are the architect or engineer and the property management is not part of your job on this project. If so, and you also do an interior renovation, you might want to use LEED CI. The only restricting is if 90% of the building is occupied by the owner and you are also renovating more than 40% or the building facade and/or building systems then you can't use LEED CI, you will need to use LEED NC/CS/Retail (BD+C) instead.
I hope that helps answer your question. Good luck. I know from my own experience that a project in Europe can be tricky. Be sure to check out the forum about ACP (Alternative Compliance Path for international projects).