Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.0, v2 - LEED 2.2

Inquiry

The Parker Block is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is being renovated according to their standards to the fullest extent possible. We are planning to maintain nearly 100% of the shell, but will need to make some upgrades in utilities, lighting, etc. For example, we are providing a new water line in a new location, does the volume of foundation removed for the pipe subtract from the shell? What about mounting of exterior lights, or drilling other minor holes? We are also restoring original window/door openings by removing brick infill etc.; does \'shell\' include infill added after original construction to close up openings? Minor portions of the wood roof deck needed to be replaced due to water damage, should this be subtracted from the shell? For reusing nonshell portions of the building, we are maintaining nearly all of the existing/originial partition walls, but have removed all plaster from walls and ceilings, and some original millwork due to age, abuse, and water damage. How should this be figured? We are also abating asbestos floor tile, does this subtract from nonshell? I believe we will meet the requirements for MRc1.3 as clarified by the 5/19/2004 MRc1.3 Ruling, but want to calculate it correctly.