LEED NC 2.2 campus application guide
I would like to find out examples of actual projects certified under LEED NC 2.2 using the campus application guide.
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SS Credit 4.3 LEFEV Parking
The NC reference guide refers to preferred parkingPreferred parking, available to particular users, includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots), designated covered spaces, discounted parking passes, and guaranteed passes in a lottery system. for LEFEV for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site. The Campus Application Guide makes no reference to preferred parking.
Our proposed building does not include any additional parking but will utilize existing campus parking facilities and lots. How do I / can I identify parking associated with this building and select spaces as "preferred LEFEV parking for XYZ Building"? Every LEED building on campus would then have to do the same. Also, the majority of students will park near their dorm and walk to class. How are cars counted? What is the recommended approach?
Peter,
Generally I have chosen the most logical parking lot (ie. nearest the building in question and maybe even within the site boundary) where, say, commuters would park to use said building. However, I have not worked on a project using the campus approach, so if you're submitting more than one building, perhaps others can offer advice.
Peter, Since the credit is for the total campus, you have some leeway on making this decision. I would give every building some preferred parkingPreferred parking, available to particular users, includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots), designated covered spaces, discounted parking passes, and guaranteed passes in a lottery system. and then weight the remainer to where the use is heavier or where you want to encourage it. That maybe the dorms or the administration buildings. The students may have less financial options on their car purchases but the staff woudl be more incentivized. You also have some ability to define 'preferred' it can be the closest parking or covered parking. The key will be your narrative.
LEED NC 2.2 campus application guide
The campus application is set up to be a credit-by-credit approach, so a project may use the campus guideline for only one credit or they can use it for all applicable credits. Because of this there is no list of campus projects that I can direct you towards. We've worked on a number of projects that wanted to use the campus guidelines for a few credits but those projects have mostly gone on hold. Let us know if you have a more specific question on campuses and we'll try to help you out.
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