A school project of mine will be installing a small amphitheatre-style seating area in the exterior play yard. The levels of seating will be constructed out of recycled plastic deck-style material (often seen on playground equipment platforms). Would this be included as a site hardscape? Or would seating areas be excluded from the overall calculations for non-roof hardscapes? Thanks in advance for any suggestions or experience with this.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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August 30, 2012 - 4:40 pm
Carly, I assume there will be some kind of surface underneath the seating—will it be grass, gravel, concrete, etc.? Seems like the answer to your question lies there.If the surface is really just plastic, that seems like a hardscape to me. Akin to "courtyards," per the credit language.
Crissy Tsai
Sustainability CoordinatorWebcor Builders
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September 5, 2012 - 5:00 pm
Carly, I would consider the recycled plastic deck-style material as site hardscape. Reach out to the manufacturer and they may have information about the SRI value.