We have a library project that is reusing metal shelving. Since it is being used for the same purpose this credit indicates it should be part of MR1.2. Should the surface area be calculated as if it were a solid box? (i.e. top and sides) or should I calculate actual exposed surfaces area (i.e. each top and bottom of each shelf, all the parts of the bookcase that touches the air)? I hope that makes sense. Thank you.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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March 29, 2011 - 9:53 am
James, the guidance in the LEED Reference Guide, page 224, seems pretty clear—determine the finished area, like a painter. This is similar to the guidance for LEED-NC, which says to use visible surface area. It seems like you'll get a lot of surface area out of this.... too good to be true? But I would proceed in that fashion.