My client is an owner of an existing production hall. He will build a big addition on the left wing of the existing building which will also be a production hall. Moreover he will build some small additions on the right wing of the building which will serve as storage places. The question is if we can certify the addition on left wing alone as a New Construction and Major Renovation project (without inclusion of the existing building)?
What if the existing building and the addition share cooling installation?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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October 23, 2012 - 10:21 am
Adam, more often than not, buildings are unable to certify just an addition in a case like this, because NC is meant to be a whole-building rating system.There are exceptions to that, which are discussed above under the MPR supplemental guidance—do you think those add up to anything favorable in your project's case?
Adam Targowski
OwnerATsec
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October 24, 2012 - 4:11 am
Then I guess there are only two options:
1. to register the whole project (existing building with additions) as a new construction project if the area of additions covers more than 40% of the whole project
or
2. to register it after the construction works are finished as an existing building project.
Is that correct?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
November 23, 2012 - 10:15 am
Adam, I think you have it right. However, I would recommend contacting GBCI for guidance on this—they might be able to offer more specific help. Let us know if they do.
Elke Malleier
Dr.Sustainability & Green Building Consultant
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June 11, 2013 - 4:05 am
Adam, as I have a similar situation at the moment, would you please let me know if you succeeded in a NC registration for the addition only?
Thanks. Elke