Open Space

Bob Adedayo

Project Manager, M. Sc., PMP, LEED AP BD+C

Kenaidan Contracting

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December 29, 2020

Hello, I am studying for my LEED Green Associate Exam. Under "Open Space" it states 25% of the 30% must be vegetated (turf grass does not count as vegetation). However, further down it states outdoor oopen space must be one of the following:

(1) A recreation-oriented paving turf with physical site lement that encourage physical acticity

(2) A pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that ac comodate outdoor social activities

Can someone please help me understand why turf is included in both options?

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J Schütz

M.Sc.

LCEE Life Cycle Engineering Experts GmbH

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Mon, 01/04/2021 - 08:09

Dear Bob, I´m not sure if this answers your question, but pedestrian-oriented turf grass areas count as Open Space Area, thus to the 30%, but don´t count as vegetated, thus not to the 25% of the 30%. Good luck for the examen!

Bob Adedayo

Project Manager, M. Sc., PMP, LEED AP BD+C

Kenaidan Contracting

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Sat, 01/09/2021 - 22:48

Thanks. It does. I did pass my exam on January 4th.

Ayman Raouf

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Thu, 09/09/2021 - 15:03

Do you remember any particular exam questions? Any topics to focus on?