P1 Form 4 Core and Shell Scope Upload L-6

Phil Meyer

LEEDuser Basic Member

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December 6, 2012

I have a question regarding appropriate document types for Upload L-6. The developer intends to achieve LEED credits for the building based on tenant cooperation/compliance. However, they do not want to put this wording in a lease. What type of documents, outside of a lease, are acceptable for this option? Can we simply upload a documnet stating that tenant will comply with guidelines and developer will enforce? The spaces referenced above are C & S retail areas. Certain systems, (i.e. HVAC) have been designed accordingly, but require tenant compliance in order to receive max. performance and therefore, LEED points.

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David Posada

Integrated Design & LEED Specialist

SERA Architects

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 12/17/2012 - 19:28

We've seen some building owners provide all tenants and prospective tenants with a "tenant manual" that describes the building systems and LEED strategies that are being used. The manuals also describe the benefits of these strategies, and provide resources such as product suggestions, sub-contractors, or vendors the tenants can use to align their fit-out with the LEED goals of the building. For example, the manual might list sources for low-emitting finishes, or subs who have experience with following IAQ plans and tracking construction waste. One of the biggest hurdles in getting future tenants to change their specs is the uncertainty and perceived risk of doing something different from what they know has worked for them in the past. The more information you can provide on products, prices, performance, suppliers, etc. to reduce that uncertainty, the easier it is for tenants to adopt LEED compliant design and construction.