[Bldg-sim] Definition of a University Dormitory - Residential or Non-Residential?

[Steve Jacobs]

I would classify it as Residential. It would seem strange to have a 
dormitory classified as non-residential. If the common areas qualify 
under G3.1.1 then they would be modeled as system type 3 or 4.

On 4/10/2013 10:05 AM, Dónal O'Connor wrote:
> Dear Bldg Sim,
>
> I'm looking for guidance on the definition of a University Dormitory 
> building that I'm modeling under LEED 2009, particularly referencing 
> Table G3.1.1A Baseline HVAC System Types. The building has 9 storeys 
> above grade with an underground basement, with a total floor area of 
> approx. 125,000 sq. ft.
>
> The Basement is primarily crawlspace, electrical, mechanical, student 
> storage etc.
>
> The Main Floor consists of a number of multi-purpose rooms, further 
> storage facilities for bicycles, recycling etc, with 1/3 of the main 
> floor plan dedicated to student residences.
>
> The remaining floors, 2 - 9, are student residences with a number of 
> break out/study rooms/lounge areas on each floor.
>
> Is the building classified as "Residential", or is it considered 
> "Nonresidential and More than 5 floors or > 150,000 sq. ft" due to the 
> basement and main floor spaces not being "Residential"? Will I have to 
> model the basement and the main floor separate from floors 2-9?
>
> Your help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Cheers
>
> Dónal
>
>
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