See all forum discussions about Schools-2009 WEc1
 Subscribe to new posts about Schools-2009 WEc1 Post a new question aboutSchools-2009 WEc1
See LEEDuser’s guidance on Schools-2009 WEc1»
FAQs about WEc1 :

Can non-potable well water that is used for irrigation contribute to potable water reduction?

Can surface water, such as water from an irrigation ditch or a local creek, be used as nonpotable water?

Do interior planters count in the calculation?

We are using non-potable water for irrigation. For drought conditions, can we hook up to a potable water source for backup and still earn this credit?

View answers »

Forum discussion

Schools-2009 WEc1:Water Efficient Landscaping

Native Landscape with No Irrigation

Default Avatar
Greengrade User
Greengrade LEED Management Software
LEEDuser Basic Member
10 thumbs up

Our project has planned a large area to be planted with native material needing no irrigation. (the plants are installed with gel pods that hold enough water for the plant material to root) For the design case, we are documenting the irrigation system as other, utilizing 0 water. How do we document the baseline case? Would we document the irrigation system as drip as that is the common practice in our area.

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Profile picture for user tristanroberts
Tristan Roberts
Representative
Vermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
7780 thumbs up

Sat, 07/26/2014 - 15:39

Nicole, that is probably a good way to go. There are no hard and fast rules about how to set up the baseline case. Doing it with what is common practice in your area is the way to go.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.