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K A

Consultant

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February 17, 2013

Hello, A residential apartment building four stories high, all rented apartments to tenants and in construction since last year and due for occupancy this summer. Client decided to pursue LEED certification, is this a LEED EB or NC? Thanks

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Mon, 02/18/2013 - 02:25

Khaled, I would widen your options to LEED-NC, LEED for Homes, LEED for Homes Mid-Rise, EBOM or no LEED at all.However, depending on the design and construction practices that have taken place and been documented it may be too late to apply for NC or Homes.Theoretically EBOM might apply, but it is not well suited to primarily residential settings. If you haven't already, I'd recommend reading up on LEED-EBOM certification for background, including reviewing our LEED-EBOM "stress test".If it is too late for NC, and EBOM does not apply, you might not be able to LEED certify until a LEED rating system is developed that is applicable.

K A

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Mon, 02/18/2013 - 07:39

Thanks Tristan, I checked the downloadable document on USGBC for EB and it has the following p. xvi "LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance was designed to certify the sustainability of ongoing operations of existing commercial and institutional buildings. All such buildings, as defined by standard building codes, are eligible for certification under LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and include offices, retail and service establishments, institutional buildings (libraries, schools, museums, churches, etc.),hotels, and residential buildings of 4 or more habitable stories." and also checked the project data base under multi-unit residence and there is a number of certified EB residential buildings even international. thoughts?? or Should I email GBCI for this? Thanks

Tristan Roberts

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Mon, 02/18/2013 - 13:35

Khaled, yes, as I said EBOM can apply but it's not well suited. I'd recommend reviewing the EBOM requirements at the links I noted above so that you know what you're getting into.

OSCAR DE LA RED

LEED AP BD+C

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LEEDuser Basic Member

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Tue, 02/19/2013 - 16:55

I have the same doubt with an almost constructed office building that the owner wants now to certify under LEED CS. Should we certify the building under LEED CS (each floor is for renting) or it is better to do it under LEED EBOM?. What are the most frequent problem we could face if we try LEED CS ? Why do you say that perhaps it is to late for trying LEED NC in Khaled project? Is there any date time after o before construction to apply for NC (or CS) certification?

Tristan Roberts

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Vermont House of Representatives

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Tue, 02/19/2013 - 17:28

Oscar, technically it is not too late, but LEED is meant to be used to inform design and construction, not just to keep score at the end. Your design might not have what it takes to earn enough credits, and practices might not be up to snuff in terms of prerequisites like EAp1, EAp2, or SSp1. I'd suggest reviewing our LEED-CS certification guidance for more.

OSCAR DE LA RED

LEED AP BD+C

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Tue, 02/19/2013 - 17:48

Thanks Tristan, I would check it. I know that getting a score at the end is not only the point of LEED certification but I think it is a start to get clients aware of sustainability and begin with LEED Certification of buildings, and then do it better in O&M, CI or in the following design and construction building projects.