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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site Development—Maximize Open Space
Do we have a clear definition what is counted as vegetated open space area? Is grass paving, e.g. for outdoor parking counted as vegetated open space?
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I'm confused about the difference between SSc5.1 and SSc5.2. Can I earn them both?
Can roof terraces contribute to SSc5.2?
How should I count planters and vegetation on balconies?
What if my local code has a landscaping requirement? Is this the same as an open space requirement?
Can permeable paving count as hardscape or vegetation towards SSc5.2 calculations?
Can interior courtyards contribute to vegetation requirements?
Cynthia Estrada
LEED AP BD&CSDS Architects, Inc.
48 thumbs up
August 17, 2016 - 9:50 am
Hi Marco,
There is credit language here in LeedUser that you can reference, but what occurs to me with your question is satisfying the intent of the credit which is four-fold. To promote biodiversity, reduce heat island effect, increase stormwater infiltration and provide building occupants with a connection to the outdoors. I don't know if this is an urban setting or not but I am sure that if the idea is to park cars on "grass paving" it would not support the spirit of the credit.
Stefano Ascari
April 14, 2017 - 2:27 pm
Where is this definition located? And out of curiosity, how do you post a new topic? There is no Post new topic button...
Allison Smith
Sustainable Design LeaderHKS, Inc.
42 thumbs up
April 17, 2017 - 10:14 am
Stefano:
Vegetated open space must be vegetated and pervious. If a project earns SSc2, then they may be able to count pedestrian oriented hardscape and/or vegetated roof areas. Look at the credit langauage for more details on when you can include hardscape and/or vegetated roofs.
Re grass paving - use the search comments feature for "permeable paving" to find a post on how to calculate this surface type.
Re new topic button -- I view this page through leeduser.com and on the upper right hand side of the webpage, there is a "new comment" button. If you're viewing it through the LEED Credit library then the interface is different.