One of my residential projects will have terraces on a few floors that are accessible to occupants (part of the amenity spaces). I wouldn't think an entryway system would apply here, but since the reference guide language was changed from 'high-traffic' to 'regularly used' exterior to interior entrances, I can't be too sure. I'd assume a residential terrace would be used fairly often in Manhattan, so is it regularly used? Has anyone ever experienced reviewer comments on terrace entryways for this credit?

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Melanie Jacosbon

Principal

Integrated Design 360 LLC

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Wed, 04/10/2013 - 00:47

This requirement is aimed at the major building entrances. Unless the terraces are the main entrance to each apartment, I wouldn't expect a GBCI comment on this item.

Kathryn West

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JLL

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Thu, 05/30/2013 - 19:57

Carly, did you get your review comments back on that? We have the same question for our project. It seems the reviewers are looking at all doors other than "emergency exits" and "access controlled" doors.

Allison Beer McKenzie

Architect, Director of Sustainability

SHP Leading Design

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Thu, 05/30/2013 - 20:00

We have consistently gotten review comments that all potential entrances (essentially all exterior doors except emergency exits) must have the 10 feet of entryway system to get the credit. Our achievement of this credit has gone way down!

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