Can a project boundary extend into a lake? I have a Department of Natural Resources building located on a lakefront. They have a public boat landing on site. I must object to leaving the dock and boat ramp in darkness. However, if I light it I would be over the project boundary and beyond 15' would be more than .01fc.
Anyone have any LEED experience with waterfront sites project boundaries?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 19, 2011 - 4:10 pm
James, I would simply put the boat landing within the project boundary. I can't think of any reason why this should be avoided.
James Weingarten
Electrical DesignerMEP Associates
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May 19, 2011 - 4:41 pm
Really?
Of course the boat landing is within the boundary. Can the boundary extend into a lake is the question. In the summer, the dock would need to be illuminated such that boaters can safely navigate to it. In the winter the landing is essentially a public road to provide access to the lake for ice fishing, so it should also be illuminated. Hence the reason to ask if the boundary can extend into the body of water to include the dock. Simply doing what you suggest in this matter does not address the issue.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 19, 2011 - 4:48 pm
I am not sure why it doesn't address the issue, or why the boundary can't extend into the water?It sounds like it is basically part of the LEED project, so should be included. I can't think of anything in the LEED MPR's that would exclude it, although it certainly is a little unusual. Have you had any feedback from GBCI or anyone else on this?
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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June 21, 2011 - 2:20 pm
James,
See the comment under your SSc8 post for "Waterfont sites"