I am working on an educational facility and all multi-occupant spaces contain thermostat controls except for one classroom. However, this one classroom in particular is only separated by a partial wall from the adjoining classroom that contains a thermostat control, leaving an open space between them. Can I count both classrooms as one space, or do I have to separate them if they are labeled as separate spaces on the floor plans?
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John McFarland
Director of OperationsWorkingBuildings, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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September 12, 2013 - 5:39 pm
Hi Annalise,
How high is the wall? Are they essentially one classroom with a very low wall for some architectural or programmatic purpose? Is there one teacher or two? Perhaps that would be a good judge of whether these are really two classrooms or in reality one.
-John
Annalise Reichert
Project Managerstok
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September 12, 2013 - 5:46 pm
Hi John,
Thank you for the quick response. The separating wall between them is full height (14') and there are different teachers in each classroom. Both rooms will be used simultaneously during the day. This leads me to believe I should treat them as separate spaces for the purposes of this credit, correct?
Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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September 12, 2013 - 6:33 pm
Hi Annalise,
Based off of your description - it seems that each space would benefit from their own set of controls. That being said, I encourage teams to always give it a shot with a special narrative. I would take a look at the intent again. If you think there is a case to be made on how you are still meeting the intent then I would say to give it a try.
Good luck!
John McFarland
Director of OperationsWorkingBuildings, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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September 12, 2013 - 6:39 pm
Hi Annalise,
With full height walls like you describe, it sure sounds like 2 separate multi-occupant spaces to me. I really think you need separate thermal controls for each. You really don't want the teachers fighting over who gets the thermostat. :-)
Good luck,
John