Our project is currently registered under NC 2009. This 66,500sf project consists of a new classroom addition to an existing 53,000sf building, which achieved LEED silver under NC 2.2. The project also reconfigures 4,870sf, within the existing building. However; although under the same architectural contract, work in the area under question will not commence until the this project is complete and does not include the addition of any equipment. Additionally, these reconfigured rooms are not contiguous with the main project area and so being it could be considered gerrymandering if these areas were to be included in the LEED project.

The area under question is 4,870sf and work will not commence until the Phase 3 project is complete. All elements of the reconfigured area maintain or improve the LEED aspects of the building and are as follows:

 Fluorescent lights remain or are upgraded to LED fixtures.
 No additional mechanical equipment - minimal ductwork/ diffuser reconfiguration and associated airflow adjustment/balancing.
 4 of the 5 existing sinks in the work area are being relocated with one being deleted.
 All finishes to be replaced will be equivalent to Phase 3 finishes and comply with current LEED requirements.
 The new addition will be placed over the priority parking spaces provided for the existing Phase 2 SS credits. The existing spaces will be relocated and added to with additional priority spaces to fulfill the Phase 3 LEED requirements.

If our proposed LEED boundary meets the intent of MPR 3, we would not include this reconfigured area or any of the changes in our LEED documentation.

Should we include the reconfigured spaces in our LEED boundary?