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Steve Khouw
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Username: karsidi

Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2008
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:06 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

I just started practicing as a LEED interior designer & came across a project whereby the Client is taking tenancy space in a newly constructed building insisting that he can secure this credit if we include the landlord's existing raised floor and ceiling tiles.

But my understanding of "reusing interior components" is the intent to mitigate diverting into landfill the previous tenancy fit-out debris such as gypsum walls & used floor-boards and since my Client will be the first to occupy this new building (actually still under construction) surely this credit does not apply for this case?

My question therefore is - can we count raised flooring & ceiling tiles of a brand new building previously unoccupied?

I just wanted to be sure. Can't find anything in the CIR.
Russ Hinkle, AIA, CCS
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Username: rhinkle

Post Number: 45
Registered: 02-2006
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 10:37 am:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Your interpretation of the credit is the same as mine. I don't think you can count them.

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