Pls. can you advice to me about our specific case:
Since our project in VietNam, so, for landscaping irrigation here, client doesn't apply any system as sprinkler or Drip, they just install a available valve and when need to irrigate, a man will connect piping with this valve and irrigate by manual.
Our location within the area have high rainfall, so, if we apply this method, it's take some advantages.
But, I wonder that, if we apply this method, how we can determine Irrigation efficiency IE???
Hope to receive your reply soon.
Thanks.
Rick Ferrara
AIA, LEED BD+CGensler
118 thumbs up
July 26, 2010 - 2:48 am
You do not tell us what the water source is when the man comes and turns on the water. If it is potable water you do not qualify for the point. If the source is non-potable you can. While the solution for this point (at least in America) is to use a high efficiency irrigation system, it is not required, but simply having a man use a hose to water the plants is not going to qualify.
Gunnar Hubbard
PrincipalThornton Tomasetti
93 thumbs up
July 27, 2010 - 10:59 am
Fabio - hope you are well! Was that 2 years ago we met? Since you are not installing an irrigation system, just write a narrative stating this. We understand that there is just a hose bib(s) on the side of the building... which is not a permanent irrigation system. Therefore the intent of the credit has been met for all points available.