Last week I described some observations about transportation from a trip I took to Sweden two years ago. While there, I toured two state-of-the-art, wood-chip-fired, combined heat and power (CHP) plants, one in Kristianstad and one in Växjö.
All multi-occupant spaces (like classrooms or auditioriums) must have at least one occupant comfort control.
For individual spaces or open-plan offices, at least 50% of occupants must be able to control their individual comfort conditions.
The overall intent of this credit is that all multi-occupant spaces (like meeting spaces) must have at least one occupant comfort control. For individual spaces or open-plan offices, at least 50% of occupants must be able to control their individual comfort conditions.
This prerequisite is very easy for most projects to achieve. It simply requires that you evaluate your site for potential contamination by performing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA).
The Phase I ESA involves a site visit by a trained professional, who will conduct interviews and examine historical uses of the property. While this kind of assessment is not standard practice everywhere, it’s becoming more common—some commercial real estate lenders may even require it.