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NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
Hi all,
I am not sure this is the best place to post this query...
We are working on a high rise multi-family residential project outside the US
Normally we would assess high residential buildings under LEED NC scheme. However, in this case, all the interior of the flats (including all the materials related to IEQ c4.) will be fitted out by the purchasers (as opposed to the developer).
Given the above, should we treat this as a Core & Shell ?
Thanks for the help,
Kind regards,
George
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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June 21, 2010 - 7:47 am
Yes, I would say that finishes that are outside the scope of the NC project could be excluded from your IEQc4 compliance.However, to be on the safe side (and since you're using LEED-NC) I would follow the CS exemplary performance path relative to tenant guidelines (as outlined in CS Appendix 4 in the BD&C Reference Guide) and require tenants to use IEQc4-compliant materials.
Maya Karkour
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June 21, 2010 - 9:04 am
Thanks Tristan.
To clarify, it is not just the interior finishes, but also the water fixtures and the lighting which will be chosen by the end tenants. So each residential flat may be fitted with different fixtures, lighting bulbs, paint, carpet, floor, etc.
Would the project then automatically qualify as a C&S project, even if it is a high-rise residential?
We have not registered this project yet and are trying to figure out which scheme is the most appropriate.
Thanks
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11474 thumbs up
June 21, 2010 - 9:27 am
It's unusual to have a residential LEED-CS project, but there's nothing stopping you. Sounds like the most appropriate system. Check the LEED rating system selection policy.
Maya Karkour
EcoConsulting871 thumbs up
June 21, 2010 - 9:55 am
The project is in Lebanon in the Middle-East. Typically, for high-end residential projects, people purchase the flats on "plans" before they are actually constructed, and they choose the end fittings and tiling themselves, sometimes they even hire an interior designer to do so... So the Project Owner has little control, even if we can encourage best practice in a tenant guidelines manual, it is never guaranteed.
Thanks for your help!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11474 thumbs up
June 21, 2010 - 10:51 am
As you're choosing a rating system, be sure to review CS Appendix 4 from the BD&C Reference Guide. This will give you information on which aspects of tenant spaces must comply with credit requirements, and which credits are negotiable.