Our client is planning to reuse existing office equipment (e.g. computers, printers, and copy machines). These items are in use in their current space and the owner plans to move them to the new space. While old equipment may not be operationally energy efficient, unless it is ENERGY STAR, reusing it does save energy and other resources by reducing the demand for new machines. By extension, reusing products and materials supports solid waste management goals. The itemized list in CSI MasterFormat Division 12 does not specifically include any computer/electronic equipment. Furthermore, given your emphasis above, "reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources," please clarify the following. 1. Will the reuse of existing office equipment (e.g. computers, printers, and copy machines) help contribute in achieving LEED-CI MRc3.3? 2. What is the definition of a workstation?
No, computers and other electronic equipment cannot be included in the calculations for MR Credit 3.3. This credit is based only on items covered under CSI MasterFormat Division 12 as stated on page 231 of the LEED-CI v2.0 Reference Guide. Please refer to page 232 for a list of typical items that may be included under this credit. A workstation can be panel-based, comprised of modular interconnecting panels, hang-on components, and drawer/filing components or a free-standing grouping of furniture items with components that have been designed to work in concert. Applicable Internationally.