Sometimes teams change from Option 1 to Options 2 or 3 very late in the design phase for various reasons including not realizing the cost of energy modeling. Making that change is risky, though: the prescriptive paths are all-or-nothing—you must comply with every item, without exception. Evaluate each requirement and consult with the contractor and estimator to ensure the inclusion of all activities within project management.
Confirm that your chosen compliance path is the most appropriate for your project, and make any changes now. Following a review with the design team and owner, ensure that everyone is on board with contracting an energy modeler for Option 1 or meeting all the prescriptive requirements under Options 2 or 3.
“Preferred parking” refers to designated spaces located nearest the building entrance, covered spaces, or at a discount price. Preferred parking does not provide preference over handicapped parking. Also, preferred parking for carpools and vanpools cannot be combined with preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for SSc4.3.
Consider a broad range of energy-efficiency strategies and tools, including passive solar, daylighting, cooling-load reduction, and natural ventilation to reduce heating and cooling loads.
If a minimum local zoning requirement exists, plan to not exceed the specified minimum parking capacity and provide 5% of the total parking capacity as preferred parking for carpools and vanpools.
