Rec Center

Hi Meredith,

I had a similar project and this is the narrative that we uploaded for this credit. I hope this helps in your thinking a bit. This was a LEED-NCv2.2 project and we were able to achieve the credit in this way.

"The City [Blank] will be providing the users of the new facility, [Project Name] Community Center Phase II, with the ability to control the climate in the Multipurpose room so that thermal comfort requirements can be achieved.

The Multipurpose room is set up so that the HVAC system can be controlled locally as well as remotely via an intranet-based Building Automation System (BAS). The room sensors provide for the space to be programmable to enable the occupants to have adjustable control of the temperature in the space. Since temperature is adjustable, it can be changed to suit the type of occupancy in the space. If the room occupants have trouble getting the temperature they desire, there are posted signs that explain how to contact City Maintenance for assistance.

The occupants will also have manual control by pressing the "Manual Override Push Button" on the room sensor to allow system operation and temperature control after normally occupied hours.

The facility will be used by many different groups, but whether it is a facility sponsored and scheduled event (such as after school kids/teens, community group meetings, etc) or an outside group renting the space (for a wedding, a family reunion, a basketball tournament, etc) there will always be a City of [Blank]Parks & Recreation staff member who is familiar with the building and works in the space on a regular basis. The staff members have all received training on how to operate the HVAC and how to contact the City Maintenance staff if they require assistance."

I believe the initial question was about lighting control systems in a rec center space, and not thermal controls... We have a similar issue with a student rec enter that has basketball courts, a natatorium and lockers etc. All of these would be 'multi-occupant' spaces- how can we make them comply?

Thanks-

I think that all of those spaces that you mention above would be multi-occupant spaces. The same logic for thermal controls could apply here. Basically, your occupants need to have controllability for these spaces. Either because they can control their own lights and have direct access to them in this way or because they have a clearly defined mechanism for requesting that someone else change the lighting levels to meet the varied needs of the space.

Thank you for the quick response. That was my interpretation as well. Happy Holidays!

Great, happy holidays!