Hello,
Our project site is in an urban location with a small landscaped area (about 4%). LEEDUser specifies that there is a 5% minimum area requirement whether it is landscaped area or planters/rooftop garden. However, it seems to me that the reference guide and credit form only require 5% area if the "project conditions do not allow for installation of vegetation on the grounds." Can you clarify this?
Thanks,
Meryl
Ben Stanley
Senior Sustainability ManagerWSP - Built Ecology
LEEDuser Expert
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June 18, 2012 - 10:24 am
Hi Meryl,
It sounds like your project may not be eligible to pursue the credit. Vegetated space equal to at least 5% of the total site area is required, regardless of the project location or constraints.