tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post9123974028736217517..comments2023-09-23T09:32:32.184-04:00Comments on Real Life LEED: Determining Occupancy: Residential EditionJoel McKellarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06556519233893181810noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-39459050803185616852012-10-18T04:54:49.293-04:002012-10-18T04:54:49.293-04:00I have a question.
I am assuming 3 residents per a...I have a question.<br />I am assuming 3 residents per a 2-bed rooms unit. When determining a number of workstations, would you count 2 controls per 3 workstations (3 residents), or 2 controls per 2 workstations (2 bedrooms).<br /> Do you have evidence or experience on this?Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450563299207374431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-87228199208956751572009-01-08T11:26:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:26:00.000-05:00Jafar,Thanks for the info! As that's a lower coun...Jafar,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info! As that's a lower count than I proposed that will probably be helpful for some folks. I'm going to have to track down that guide!<BR/><BR/>Joeljoelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-77609011724310618372009-01-08T03:49:00.000-05:002009-01-08T03:49:00.000-05:00I am working on a high-rise residential project an...I am working on a high-rise residential project and I'm using the occupancy densities specified in CaGBC's MURB Guide. <BR/><BR/>The CaGBC Application Guide for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURB) lists the followings occupancy densities:<BR/><BR/>1 bedroom/bachelor = 1 occupant<BR/>2 bedrooms = 2 occupants<BR/>3 bedrooms = 3 occupants <BR/><BR/>I believe this basis should be acceptable for projects registered under USGBC as well.<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-91059411315632560182008-09-19T13:26:00.000-04:002008-09-19T13:26:00.000-04:00Has anyone been able to get back to the 2005 rulin...Has anyone been able to get back to the 2005 ruling? The CIR index seems to cut off before 2005, before v.2.2. Email has been predictably ineffective.Andy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03915606677018933904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-36631927047802119622008-09-06T00:45:00.000-04:002008-09-06T00:45:00.000-04:00Does anyone else have any feedback on this?I have ...Does anyone else have any feedback on this?<BR/><BR/>I have used 1.25 per bedroom, have had it accepted and would like to use it again - but I have also seen a formula similar to Joel's - 2 people for a 1 bedroom, 3 people for a 2 bedroom, 4 people for a 3 bedroom, etc. <BR/><BR/>Joel - thanks for this resource!Dave Lowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668337112123374151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-44427772036961527312008-08-15T12:56:00.000-04:002008-08-15T12:56:00.000-04:00On some of our multifamily projects, we've used on...On some of our multifamily projects, we've used one person per bedroom and any room that can be used as a bedroom such as a den. It appears that as long as your formula is reasonable for the particular project, the reviewers allow you to use whatever formula you invent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-25134440224318145732008-04-30T08:21:00.000-04:002008-04-30T08:21:00.000-04:00Actually, you're my biggest referral... Thanks!Actually, you're my biggest referral... Thanks!joelmckellarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550241954337769327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182743756361189626.post-59348022262195951582008-04-29T22:31:00.000-04:002008-04-29T22:31:00.000-04:00Joel. Keep up the good work on your website. I'm s...Joel. Keep up the good work on your website. I'm starting a LEED project soon and I know I'll be coming to your website often. Thanks for all of the help.<BR/><BR/>I hope I'm driving some good traffic to your site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com