exempted area from SSc7.2

Mario, I could see an argument being made for this, but in my opinion, no. It's very common to have functional space on roofs, but this is not mentioned in LEED as an excludable space, and I haven't seen this question come up before. Also, just as non-roof hardscape, including pedestiran-oriented hardscape, is counted in the nonroof credit, it seems that space of this nature should be counted in the roof credit.

Mario, you are correct. I should have revisited that LI before posting my earlier response. I agree you can exclude the space.

Mario, Tristan, does this mean that wide paved area (wooded flooring) acting as a chill-out area for building users can be excluded of the total relevant roof area for this credit? Thanks for any kind of help.

Hi all. I will ad up my opinion to Petr's comment... If yes, then it is up to Design team to decide what brings the most outcome from such use of the roof... energy savings by reflective surface (or local microclimate temperature rise which affects surrounding buildings as well), or user comfort... In my opinion this interpretation allows for "chasing points" if used widely without setting in a wider context. I would say it should be applied for projects where a point for SSc5.2 has been awarded which wouldn't be possible without this kind of roof usage. That would make more sense to me... Opinions? :-)

Petr Vogel—I agree.Petr Lhotak—I do see how this can lead to creative interpretations of the credit, but that's how it's written.

Tristan, based on the LEED interpretation that recreational courts can be excluded from the Roof area calculation, would this mean that terraces which are being designed as recreational space for the building tenants therefore also be excluded from the roof calculation? It notes above that terraces and balconies must be included but if these spaces are being designed for recreation should these also be excluded?