After reading the MPR, and the MPR Supplemental Guidance from June 2011, I still have the same question that Tony mentioned above:
"2. What if the building is an addition (structurally and functionally) but
maintains separate HVAC systems? "
Can a LEED NC project boundary for an addition include the existing building to which the addition will be attached? Must there be some criteria that are met in order to do so (such as major renovation to the existing building)? Or is the only option to have LEED NC for new construction only, and draw the boundary where the NC is connected to the existing building?
Details: The existing building is not LEED EB. The NC will add over 100% square footage to the whole building. Thanks.
Dustin Campbell
Sustainability AnalystETC Group
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August 24, 2011 - 1:19 pm
I should also mention: the new construction addition is currently seeking LEED NC, with the project boundary as just the NC portion. So, the question really is: can the project boundary CHANGE to include the existing building, so that the whole building can pursue LEED NC?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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November 13, 2011 - 11:49 pm
Chad, yes, in fact the MPRs encourage you to include the whole building, not just the addition, in your project boundary.