I'm very new to LEED terminologies. I'm preparing for LEED Green Associate exam. I'm stuck with the definition of hardscape. What does HRADSCAPE exactly refer to? In the USGBC Glossary it has been defined as "inanimate surfaces" which means anything that is non-living. Here the question is whether do the pervious surfaces (non-living) count as HARDSCAPE? Is hardscape and pervoiusness of a surface realted by any means? I would request the users here throw some light in this regard.

Thanks!