1) On my current project, we have an office room which has three work stations, served by one thermostat, one diffuser and no operable window. The office will be occupied only part-time (1-2 days per month).
Can we provide the thermostat near one workstation, diffuser close to the second workstation and claim this credit as it caters to more than 50% occupants?
2) In general, do we have to provide thermal comfort controls for part-timers occupying a space only once a week?
Thank you!
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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May 20, 2011 - 3:41 pm
Hi Vishnu,
If you have three workstations in one office and you have a thermostat and a diffuser than you should be covered for the 50% requirement. Do you have more than one office in your project? You would have to include your entire project space.
LEED hasn't provided too much clarity regarding part time employees or building occupants. Generally speaking, it's best to provide controls for both part time employees and full time employees if at all possible. The credit is based off of workstation layout more than anything else, rather than the duration of time at a workstation.
It looks like you'll be good to meet the requirements in the scenario you described.
Lauren