Karen: This is a result of the Minimum Program Requirements (specifically, #2, Must Be a Complete, Permanent Building or Space) , which are new to LEED 2009 rating systems. You can read more about them along with the supplemental guidance, here:http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=2102.
The supplemental guidance talks about the reasons behind each MPR - this might be helpful to you.
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Karen Anderson
LEED program managerMontgomery County Public Schools
61 thumbs up
May 25, 2010 - 4:40 pm
Cara: Yes, thanks, I did know that. Our school system is required by State Law to meet LEED Silver and I don't think we can meet even some of the prerequisites if we have to include an existing part of the building. I understand the thinking behind this MPR, but it does not make sense to renovate a six year old classroom addition. Unless we find some flexibility on the part of the LEED review teams, we'll have to seek a waiver from the state.
Karen
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 25, 2010 - 6:00 pm
I'm curious which prerequisites you don't think you can meet? EAp2? IEQp1?To be clear, you're not required by LEED to renovate the addition, just to include it in the various LEED credit calculations and compliance documents. Reusing the building could help you with some MR credits.
Karen Anderson
LEED program managerMontgomery County Public Schools
61 thumbs up
May 28, 2010 - 11:36 am
Tristan: I'm worried about EQp3 Minimum Accoustical Performance. Our classroom additions were not built seven years ago with any thought to STC ratings. I'm also concerned about EAp3, but I'm not a mechanical engineer so don't know how that might affect us.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11475 thumbs up
May 28, 2010 - 1:34 pm