ID#
li-5758
| Credit Name | MRc1.1 - Building reuse - maintain 75% of existing walls, floors and roof |
|---|---|
| Credit Category | Material & resources |
| International Applicable | Yes |
Rating System
LEED BD+C: New Construction
Rating System Version
v2 - LEED 2.2
Inquiry
Our project is the redevelopment of an historic masonry building that was previously used as a warehouse. More than 95% of the structure and shell will be retained, but a small portion is being demolished. The existing building had no interior elements that were not part of the structure and shell. The historic windows are being retained and restored, with storm windows added to the interior. We have reviewed the credit ruling dated 5/19/2004 and we understand that the current draft of LEED 2.2 modifies this credit requirement from the 100% of structure and shell down to 95%. Will this project meet the requirements of MRc1.2 outright, or in the absence of non-shell elements to retain, can the existing windows be considered equivalent to non-shell elements (since they are excluded by definition from the structure/shell) to satisfy the 95% of structure/shell and 5% of non-shell requirement described in the 5/19/2004 ruling.
