Hi,
The credit states that projects with 1.5 FAR will allow vegetated roof or roof gardens to be qualified in the area calculations. Since LEED calculates FAR using only non-residential spaces (as shown on this site's glossary), what is the equivalent or conversion of 1.5 FAR for residential buildings (e.g. DU/acre)?
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Karin Miller
Senior Sustainability ManagerYR&G
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May 31, 2017 - 10:49 am
Hi Carla,
I would suggest referencing the LEEDv4 ND Compact Development credit for comparable DU/acre to FAR, 18-25 DU/acre is in the same points bracket as 1.5 FAR. If you are somewhere in-between in terms of DU, it might be useful to clarify with USGBC. http://www.usgbc.org/node/2615715?return=/credits/neighborhood-developme...
Hope that helps!