This project includes 49 apartment-style dormitory spaces, all of which have multiple occupancy. It's an old structure made up of several buildings cobbled together over the decades, and every single floor plan is unique. However, in almost all cases, the Kitchen and Living areas are right next to each other and have large openings between them rather than a wall with a small open doorway. The dining areas are mostly rolled into the kitchen areas, but sometimes they seem more a part of the living area. These areas are also exposed to hallways/entryways with staircases (all but two of them are two-story.) Plus, all are perimeter spaces with windows with operable shades. Fixtures were chosen and placed for adequate coverage. Will one switch per space (Kitchen, liv. rm., stairwell) suffice? Multiple levels of light can easily be obtained (and demostrated) by a combination of all/some/none fixtures switched on (from among these open, neighboring spaces), plus the window lighting, plus the potential for task lighting/lamping via wall outlets. Are we good?
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Lauren Sparandara
Sustainability ManagerGoogle
LEEDuser Expert
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October 7, 2011 - 12:13 pm
Hi Patti,
I've run into a similar situation before where I've had blurry partitions between spaces. Obviously, would need to be with you to review your exact lighting setting up in order for me to clarify if you're in good shape. However, it seems like you're on the right track.
As a reminder, hallways, restrooms, and all non-regularly occupied spaces are excluded from this calculation so I would focus on the other spaces you mentioned below.
There are many situations where we have rooms that are multi-functional and with blurred lines between the rooms. For the ease of the reviewer, I will sometimes rename or reframe the name of the room for the LEED Template to call it a room name like "Living Room/Dining Room" etc. At that point, I can then describe the controllability for that room. The intent behind the credit is to allow for the users to control their space to suit their needs. If someone wanted to cook a meal while another person was reading in the living room, would there be enough control? If part of your strategy is task lights, then make sure to note that as well and provide cut sheets, ideally, of the specified task lights. I'm assuming you're in fine shape for the bedroom areas which would require individual controls?
Hope that helps a bit. Good luck!