This is in reference to LEED CS v2.0 2006. The project is built up to the plot line, therefore the only opportunity for landscaping is to have a Green Roof.
The Design Team wants to investigate if by ommitting landscaping on the project (hence no irrigation), does it meet the intent of the credit to "Limit and eliminate the use of potable water.....for landscape irrigation"?
Would the project achieve both WEc1.1 and WEc1.2 with no landscaping?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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October 1, 2010 - 7:40 pm
I'm not an expert on LEED-CS 2.0, but I would assume it's the same as NC. As we discuss in some more detail above under Checklists, you have to have some landscaping to be eligible for the credit. Planters can be landscaping.Part of the idea here is to not incentivize projects to earn the credit
by paving over everything or installing artificial turf, ec.
Anita Louey
LEED Project ManagerBovis Lend Lease
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October 2, 2010 - 9:48 am
Thanks Tristan for your feedback. It was my understanding that to meet the credit it would be expected that some landscaping is required too.
Just wanted to share with other forum users that in the latest version of the LEED Manual, LEED BD&C 2009 Reference Guide p182-183, it is noted that for WEc1 the landscaping would need to be a minimum of 5% of the plot area;
"For buildings without vegetation on the grounds, teams can earn points by reducing the use of potable water for watering any roof and courtyard garden space or outdoor planters, provided the planters and garden space cover at least 5% of the building site area (including building footprint, hardscape area, parking footprint, etc.). If the planters and garden space cover less than 5% of the building site area, the project is ineligible for this credit."