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Harding Lawson Associates June 1, 1999 Leonard Lodder Arbuckle Costic Architects, Inc. 363 State Street Salem, Oregon 97301-3533 Dear Leonard, +RBUCKLE COS i . J U N- 3 1999 ~F~~lVF~ As we discussed , here is the letter for you to distribute to the MechanicaUElectrical Engineer, General Contractor, and any other appropriate party in preparation for our meeting on June 17'~ 1999. I have reviewed the plans and specifications for the Courthouse Square Transit Mall Project dated December 30, 1998 to determine if the building specifications will meet the LEED criteria and qualify the Courthouse Square Building for Bronze certification. Based on the review, it is clear that 11 credits can be achieved. A total of 22 credits must be achieved to qualify for Bronze certification. Attached is a table titled "LEED Compliance Evaluation Matrrx. " The table details each credit, the status of compliance, the party responsible for determining compliance, and the total credits achieved to date. Following is a list of the elements that may not support LEED, along with recommendations for actions to obtain the indicated credit. Please review these items and gather estimates for the level of effort involved to make the necessary modifications to obtain the additional credits needed to make the building eligible for LEED certification. Also, please bear in mind that this is a pilot project to test the LEED program. We have the ability to suggest modifications to the requirements as long as they meet the intent of the credit. A meeting has been scheduled for June 17~' at 10:30 a.m. at Arbuckle Costic Architects, 363 State St., Salem, Oregon. An agenda for the meeting is attached. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the clarifications and modifications necessary to qualify the Courthouse Square Building for Bronze certification and determine how we can proceed with the certification process. It is important that all costs associated with any clarification or modification are clearly identified. Please bring your cost estimates and the appropriate parties to the meeting and be prepared for discussion. SUSTAINABLE SITE PLANNING Bonus Credit 1: Alternative Fueling Facilities Install refueling facilities for alternative-fuel vehicles that use, for example, electricity, natural gas, or methanoUethanol. • Indicate where the recharging station has been included on the drawings or in the specifications. IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY Prerequisite 2: Energy Efficiency Comply with state and local energy codes or ASHRAE 90.1 - 1989 and subsequent revisions, whichever is stricter. • Mechanical Engineer to generate letter stating compliance with the UBC, as modified by the Oregon State Energy Code. The letter must also state that the Oregon State Energy Code complies with, or is stricter than ASHRAE 90.1. Available design criteria must also be attached. Credit 1: Energy Efficiency Level 1 Meet Califomia's Title 24 lighting requirements. ~ Engineering and Environmental Services 115 S.W. Ash Street, Suite 525, Portland, OR 97204 503/227-1326 Fax: 503/227-3864 ii