We need some help selecting the ks in our project. We are considering the following factors:
Ks=0 for native species (no irrigation)
Ks= Low. For adaptative species. Low watering.
Ks= Average. For adaptative species. High watering.
Ks= High. For invasive species.
Is this correct?
The Reference Guide states that this factor is somehow subjective and we would like to have someone else's insight.
GH
Nadia Ayala
Architect / LEED AP BD+CKILTIK Consultoría
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July 8, 2013 - 4:42 pm
Gustavo,
As you said, this is merely subjective and it would require a landscape specialist. Nevertheless, I find your initial category sorting very accurate. My only comment would be to consider that invasive species could also have low watering needs. In this credit, you don't really have to pay special attention to the plant's origin, it's more about the watering needs. If we were considering to achieve the protect and restore habitat credit, then you would need to comply with the adaptive and native species as well. I would consider average watering as "medium" watering. Maybe the plant needs a large amount of water but not so frequently. And in the high Ks, we could place the foreign and local species that require a lot of water in a frequent fashion, i.e. aquatic species.
I hope it helps. Saludos desde GDL.
Alicia Villanueva
CEORevitaliza consultores
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July 8, 2013 - 6:06 pm
That makes sense to me. Thank you!