Model projects help reduce the time you spend getting started or creating a new project. If your project is reasonably similar to a model project, you can save a lot of time by using it as a starting point, instead of starting with a blank project. To use a model project, download the file and copy it to your Projects folder and rename it, if necessary. (For SpecLink+ only, the model projects marked CD below are also included on the CD-ROM and in the Download Setup package and can be installed at the same time as the Update is installed.)

Model Projects:

The descriptions below summarize the assumptions on which each model project is based.

In all projects, specifics relating to code requirements and structural loading have been left incomplete to avoid limiting the applicability of the project to one geographic area. Bidding and contract requirements and Division 1 general requirements have been included, based on the assumption that AIA A101 and A201 will be used as the forms of Agreement and General Conditions. No Supplementary Conditions are included. Users who choose to incorporate any or all of the sections into their projects will need to verify that they are appropriate for their specific application and further edit the sections.

Platinum School Model Project:

A LEED Credit checklist and related LEED Requirements section have been included to help the designer choose the LEED Credits and specify the products needed to achieve the highest LEED Certification possible. Where design features not properly specified in the project manual are required for certain LEED Credit, notes and other guidance on achieving those Credits are included in the LEED Credit Checklist. 

Sections most often used in institutional construction are pre-edited for the most common conditions. The edits have been made assuming the following prototypical building:

• A one-story elementary school building of approximately 45,000 square feet.
• Slab-on-grade floor, caisson foundation, and steel-framed roof construction.
• Brick veneer exterior over metal studs, with aluminum storefront framing and tinted insulating glazing.
• Vegetated system over single-ply membrane roofing.
• Metal-framed skylights for daylighting.
• EIFS-clad canopy at the building entrance, topped with a metal-framed skylight and single-ply roofing.>
• >Interior finishes of painted drywall, fire-resistance-rated lay-in acoustical ceiling panels, carpet.>
• Hollow metal door frames and flush wood doors.
• Acoustical ceilings.
• Terrazzo and tile flooring.
• Site landscaping and sodding, drive and sidewalk paving.
• >Typical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Gymnasium, playground and food service equipment.

Here are links some other tools and checklists in Microsoft Excel format:>

• K12_space_program.xls - model space program for an elementary school 
• LEED_K12_checklist_Suburban_NewConstruction.xls -- LEED credit checklist
• LEED_K12_checklist_Existing_Buildings_Reused.xls - LEED credit checklist 

Professional Office Building Model Project:

The sections most often used in commercial construction are pre-edited for the most common conditions. The edits have been made assuming the following prototypical building:

• A two-story professional office building of approximately 14,000 square feet. 
• Slab-on-grade first floor, caisson foundation, and steel-framed second floor and roof construction. 
• Brick veneer exterior over metal studs, with aluminum storefront framing and tinted insulating glazing. 
• Built-up bituminous roofing. 
• EIFS-clad canopy at the building entrance, topped with a metal-framed skylight and single-ply roofing. 
• Interior finishes of painted drywall, fire-resistance-rated lay-in acoustical ceiling panels, carpet. 
• Hollow metal door frames and flush wood doors. 
• Lobby finishes of slate flooring, paneled walls. 
• Hydraulic passenger elevator. 
• Site landscaping and sodding, drive and sidewalk paving. 
• Typical HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Branch Bank Model Project:

The sections most often used for a small free-standing bank with covered drive-through are pre-edited for the most common conditions. The edits have been made assuming the following prototypical building: 

• A single-story building with sloped roof on lobby/office area and flat roof over drive-through. 
• Slab-on-grade ground floor, steel framing, light-gage steel stud exterior walls, and wood truss roof framing. 
• Brick veneer exterior with aluminum storefront and insulating glazing, EIFS canopy. 
• Metal roofing on sloped portion, built-up roofing on flat roof. 
• Hollow metal exterior doors, flush wood interior doors. 
• Typical Interior finishes and fixtures, assuming a lobby, restrooms, a break room. 
• Rooftop HVAC, typical plumbing and electrical. 
• Concrete paving. 
• Note: bank equipment must be specified by the owner.

Multifamily Residential Model Project:

The sections most often used in low-rise apartments and condos are pre-edited for the most common conditions. The edits have been made assuming the following prototypical building: 

• A three-story building with parking on ground level. 
• Slab-on-grade ground floor, and steel-framed second floor, and wood framing and roof construction above. 
• Vinyl siding and brick veneer exterior, with wood windows and insulating glazing. 
• Asphalt shingle roofing. 
• Metal-framed stairs; masonry fire separation walls. 
• Hollow metal exterior doors, flush wood interior doors. 
• Automatic overhead grilles for parking entrances. 
• Interior finishes of painted drywall, tile, resilient flooring, stone flooring, carpet. 
• Dwelling unit fixtures of kitchen cabinets and appliances, horizontal louver blinds, manufactured fireplaces, toilet accessories. 
• Common area fixtures of mailboxes, fire extinguisher cabinets, storage shelving. 
• Furnace/heat pump HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Basics Catalog Model Project:

The sections most often used in multifamily residential and light commercial construction are pre-edited for the most common conditions. The edits have been made assuming the following prototypical building: 

• A low-rise building of size not requiring protected non-combustible construction.
• Slab-on-grade first floor, spread footings, and steel-framed upper floor and roof construction.
• Brick veneer exterior over metal studs, with aluminum storefront framing and tinted insulating glazing.
• Built-up bituminous roofing.
• Interior finishes of painted drywall, lay-in acoustical ceiling panels, carpet.
• Hollow metal door frames and flush wood doors.
• Sodding, drive and sidewalk paving.
• Typical residential or rooftop HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Fire protection systems by reference to code.
• No special telecommunications or security.

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