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CS-2009 SSc7.2: Heat Island Effect—Roof
I am working on a HR tower with "virtually" no roof. The upper most portion of the tower is converging to a very narrow; curved glazed concrete-framed structure with no flat roof. Does it contribute to credit SSc7.2 compliance?
Also, for credit SSc7.1; does vertical surfaces of the tower providing shade to adjacent hardscape contribute to credit compliance; or it should be only horizontal shading surfaces?
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We don't know the SRI value of some roofing materials we are using. What should we do?
Do balconies and terraces need to be counted towards the roof square footage?
How does one calculate the square footage of a pitched roof?
Susann Geithner
PrincipalEmerald Built Environments
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August 9, 2012 - 11:21 am
Even if you have no flat roof at all, the steep-sloped roof does count too. See the graphic above. You will probably count from the point the vertical surface starts angling towards the top.
As for SS 7.1 you may want to ask you question there, so other LEEDUser can find the answer also.
Good luck with your project!
Ronnel Flores
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May 20, 2020 - 3:07 am
Hi, we are working on a project that I can relate as having no roof for this reason: The LEED scope is only up to a certain no. of floors (e.g up to 20th floor only of the building) The rest of the floors up to the highest floor are not in the LEED scope anymore.
Does this mean the project automatically compllies for Heat Island - Roof and gets the point? Or is it inelligible wherein we cannot attempt the point?
Thank you!
Summer Minchew
Managing PartnerEcoimpact Consulting
LEEDuser Expert
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May 20, 2020 - 7:51 am
Is this a LEED Core & Shell Project or a LEED Commercial Interiors project? I ask because it sounds like LEED CI if the LEED scope does not include the exterior components of the building including the roof.