I have a project with a parking lot in the basement and 1 level of construction, for the Pl Form 2 I need to indicate new construction square footage, total gross square footage, and footprint of building among other things. What I'm not sure of is if the square feet for the parking lot count for the new construction gross square footage or if I only need to account for the building above ground?
For the total gross square footage do I add both the basement and the above ground building square feet?
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Kevin Flynn
AIA, LEED FELLOW11 thumbs up
May 8, 2013 - 12:46 pm
Jessica -
Any area devoted to parking should not be included in the gross square footage. Other areas at the building level below grade can be included in gsf, such as lobby areas, mechanical rooms, electrical closets, storage,etc. Mechanical shafts should be excluded.
Add any qualifying space at the basement to the above ground building sf for your total building gsf.
Jessica Garcia
Gensler3 thumbs up
May 8, 2013 - 4:45 pm
Thanks Kevin! And do I include parking area in the new construction gsf? or does the same apply as for total gross square footage?
Kevin Flynn
AIA, LEED FELLOW11 thumbs up
May 8, 2013 - 5:50 pm
Jessica - the same rules apply.
Joanna Jenkins
GreeNexus Consulting45 thumbs up
June 21, 2013 - 12:25 pm
Kevin,
I understand that you are saying structured parking attached and integral with the building being certified should not be entered in the Project Summary Details form PLf2. In fact, the form indicates that structured parking sf should be excluded. However, it also indicates that this entry is linked to the form for Fundamental Cx. If we omit this square footage, the entry on EA p2 appears "incorrect" as the garage will be Commissioned (as it is mechanically ventilated and has lights). Thoughts?
Joanna
Clara Simon
Sustainability ManagerUniversity of Washington - Capital Projects Office
3 thumbs up
August 1, 2014 - 3:34 pm
In a LEED NC 2009 project, there are 5 levels above ground and two below. The entire project is being constructed in the same scope of work and the same budget. The two levels below grade are primarily parking. I understand that the parking is not included in the SF of the project However, (1) Is the parking below grade structure included in the gross square footage of the entire building? (2) Is the project's electricity use for the parking area included in the energy model, i.e., lighting? (3) Is the below grade construction cost included in calculating MRc4 and 5?
Kimberly Frith
323 thumbs up
August 3, 2014 - 9:35 am
Clara,
1) No, the parking area is not included in the gross square footage in PIf2.
2) Yes, if the parking garage is located within your LEED Project Boundary then you need to include the energy consumption (i.e. lighting and exhaust fans) in your energy model.
3) Yes, since you mentioned the entire project is being constructed in the same scope of work and the same budget.