I seem to be posting on this thread constantly! I wish I had a straight-forward LEED project. My current concern is a single university building. They will renovate about 90% of the interior in 2 contiguous phases over 1-2 years, carrying out no exterior or envelope work except for a new canopy over a walkway (minor work). They will do some work to HVAC but are currently not planning a new system, only substantial revisions, and they will provide new w.c.s. During phase 1, about 60% of the building will be operational/ occupied, and during phase 2, about 45-50% of the building will be operational. I think this is an EBOM that would start the Performance Period 1 year prior to handover, whilst ensuring that any Phase 1 work is done to LEED specification. However, recent rulings on CI projects indicate that though only 10% of the space is commercially-let, this could be a CI project. Or it could be NC due to the total area of the project that is being renovated. I will call GBCI later tonight but would appreciate LEEDUser comment since I have had some very unclear phone advice in past on this type of issue.
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Melissa Merryweather
DirectorGreen Consult-Asia
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October 26, 2015 - 6:04 am
I never had a reply to this posting, does anyone want to offer advice? I proposed it as EBOM and the owner are querying my advice.
Dave Hubka
Practice Leader - SustainabilityEUA
LEEDuser Expert
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October 26, 2015 - 8:20 am
LEED NC, CI, and EB all seem to be applicable based upon the information provided. When owner's ask our advice on projects that fall into various rating systems we build the applicable scorecards and see which one scores the highest and/or which prerequisites are most easily achieved.
if occupancy falls below 50% (prorated over the 12 months prior to submission to GBCI for review) then the project would not be allowed to pursue LEED EBOM certification.
Hope this helps!
OSCAR DE LA RED
LEED AP BD+CPROMEC
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December 21, 2015 - 5:32 am
If there is not an exterior Work on envelope , I think it could not be certified as a NC LEED Project (or C&S),as a major renovation seems to imply an exterior shell modification according to rating system selection guidance , isn´it?
Could it be a NC even if there is not work on the exterior shell, for instance if there is need of a new certificade of occupancy and the primary function space cannot be used?
Does the modification of the existing interior louvers or draperires, could be considered as envelope work ?