Hi,
We just got a project here in Thailand that just started, where our client would like to achieve a LEED certification.
It's an existing resort and they want to renovate it.
When I say renovate that means: all new layout, new HVAC systems (except they have bought a new water chilled system, that feeds all resort, 2 years ago, no need to replace it), new finishing, new lighting system, new furniture. Maintain the external walls and maybe renovate the façade.
It's an area of total 30,000 m2 and 17,500 m2 (that include 1,500 m2 of roads) will be renovated in 4 different phases, one phase per year, to be completed by 2018.
Does the project fall into NC or EBOM?
Since it's a 4 phases project (Design is from March to May/ Construction is from June to September of each year, considered low season period) do I have consider this as a LEED Campus?
Please give me some advices.
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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April 2, 2015 - 8:55 am
Hello Fabio,
The rating system selection guidance, found at: http://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-2009-rating-system-selection-guidance
provides a definition of "major renovation". Typically the extent and nature of the work is such that the primary function space cannot be used for its intended purpose while the work is in progress and where a new certificate of occupancy is required before the work area can be reoccupied.
From your description, I believe your project to be a Major Renovation, thus falling into the LEED for New Construction rating systems.
LEED Campus does not apply to phasing of a project rather it applies to scopes that include multiple projects on a shared site under the control of a single entity. Please note that projects that qualify for LEED Campus are not required to pursue this path.
Hope this helps.
Good Luck!
Fabio Frescia
PM, LEED APArcadia (Thailand) Company Limited
April 2, 2015 - 10:16 am
Dear David,
Thank you very much for your reply. It was really helpful. So even if they are maintaining the core of the building and they have recently replaced the air chilled system with water chilled one, but since they will have to shut the building for the renovation and eventually issue a certificate of occupancy, then it falls under NC and Major Renovation.
Correct?
Thanks again!
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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April 2, 2015 - 10:35 am
if the building will be shut for the renovation, and a certificate of occupancy is needed after the work is complete, then yes it would definately be a LEED for New Construction project.
For official guidance i would recommend contacting USGBC.
http://www.usgbc.org/contactus