Flushout of TI Space

Carmen Cejudo

Engineering Assistant, LEED AP

Ecotope, Inc.

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January 20, 2011

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 03:22

I would definitely include it in your overall flushout, since there isn't really latitude that I've seen for excluding any spaces. This would take care of the requirement for your NC project and make it pretty safe to just include flushout of the TI project in the lease. Sound okay?

Carmen Cejudo

Engineering Assistant, LEED AP

Ecotope, Inc.

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 03:34

Frankly, I think it's overkill (not to mention a waste of energy) since the space has no connection to the rest of the building and will likely not be occupied for some time after the rest of the project is open. Then it would need to be flushed out again once the tenant installs their finishes, if we're to follow the intent of the credit. Regardless, it seems like it's best to go through the motions to satisfy the LEED reviewer even if we spend more time, money and energy on this isolated space than seams rational.

Allison Beer McKenzie

Architect, Director of Sustainability

SHP Leading Design

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 15:41

Carmen- I agree that it seems like sort of a waste, but Tristan's right- it needs to be done to fulfill the credit requirements and the MPR requiring full building certification. You could always opt for a quick test for verification when the tenant fit out is done instead of another flush out if you're careful about your fit out materials.

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 15:47

Also keep in mind the IAQ testing option for this credit. I think it really ensures a better outcome, with less energy expended.