We have a residential high-rise project in a dense urban environment. It shares a zero lot line with an adjacent parking structure. As part of a separate construction project, a green roof is being planned to be built on top of the parking structure with access from the residential tower to the green roof for residents to use as outdoor open space. Is it possible to create our LEED Site Boundary to include the green roof only? There will be no other work done to the parking structure itself other than the addition of a green roof. Ideally, we would not be required to include the entire existing parking structure as we don't want to include the energy of the existing parking structure as part of our building energy model. Can we include the green roof as open space as part of our boundary for SSc5.1 and SSc5.2?
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Ellen Mitchell
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October 24, 2012 - 5:54 pm
My first question is whether the green roof is accessible exclusively to the residential tower occupants or accessible to everyone? If it is exclusive, then I think you may have an argument to include it in your boundary. I would write a very thorough narrative explaining the scope and function of the green roof project as well as the existing parking garage. You will also need plans, square footage takeoffs and planting schedules so hopefully the designers on the green roof project are willing to work with you. I would also add that if you need a definitive answer, a credit interpretation ruling may be the best way to know for sure.