I am considering using this pilot credit for a renovation project of a residence hall. Does anyone have an opinion if this would make sense?
Some background - The residence hall is going through LEED NC, due to the extent of the renovation. 95% of the original structure is being maintained and there will be two additions (10% of the overall project size). The last phase of the building was completed 46 years ago.
As you might guess, the renovation is mainly interior and within the building systems (mechanical, electrical, etc). The finishes and bathrooms are getting updated. Better common spaces are also a focus and all existing windows are being replaced.
Thanks.
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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October 3, 2011 - 4:28 pm
Dana, Interesting question but I'm leaning to no. One, you have 3 credits available to you in Building Reuse so this is covered in LEED already. Two, ideally you would use LCA to determine your choice in building materials. How would a LCA process benefit or enhance the envirnomental performance of your project? You ask an interesting question.
Sara Goenner Curlee
Sustainability Manager and ArchitectPope Design Group
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December 22, 2011 - 12:34 pm
I've read over the "requirements" of the Pilot Credit, and it seems as though existing major renovation projects can apply for the credit. It talks about using reusing portions of assemblies in-situ within a renovation of an existing buidling. When I go to the EcoCalculator, however, I'm not sure how to "indicate how many square feet are reused from the existing superstructure." (I am quoting the Pilot Credit language.)
I would be very grateful for any guidance on how to separate the new from the existing in the EcoCalculator.