During value engineering a project team is looking to see if they can reduce the...

In the context of LEED AP Interior Design + Construction, public restrooms are considered nonregularly occupied spaces. This classification is based on the nature of the space usage, which does not require continuous thermal comfort controls due to the intermittent and brief occupancy. Therefore, thermostats in such spaces can be eliminated during value engineering to optimize resource allocation without compromising the comfort of regular occupants.

References:

LEED v4: Interior Design + Construction Guide1.

LEED BD+C: Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Thermal Comfort2.

Pilot-Credits EQpc114: Learning controls for thermal comfort3.