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Dear LEED Experts,
Our parking spaces consist of two parts: one park is under a roof structure and the other is open area and covered under big tree canopy.
Can we take the Option 2 Parking under cover for parking spaces under tree canopy?
Thanks,
Thomas
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emily reese moody
Sustainability Director, Certifications & ComplianceJacobs
LEEDuser Expert
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March 12, 2019 - 10:20 pm
Hi Thomas,
Based on the descriptions in the Guide, it does not appear that a vegetated canopy can be counted for compliance under Opt 2.
If you're looking to meet the credit criteria, though, is there a reason that you can't pursue Opt 1, where the tree canopy would count? I'm guessing maybe your parking roof cover and/or building roof may not have qualifying reflectivity...?
Thomas Tan
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March 14, 2019 - 5:33 am
Hi Elimy,
Thank you for your advice. Actually, we meet the Opt 1 but try to meet the Option 2 with exemplary performance (100% parking under structure).
The idea is that these trees are existing tropical with giant canopies. We don't want to cut down these trees to replace with roof cover. Do you think any chance for this rationale?
Regards,
Tom
Perry Justin
April 14, 2021 - 2:09 am
Hi Tom
What did you end up doing to achieve this credit on your project?
Kind regards,
Perry
Afogreen Build
www.afogreenbuild.comGreen Building Consultant
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July 27, 2023 - 2:22 am
Hi Thomas and Perry,
Yes, agree with Emily. Tree canopy cannot count as undercover parking. An undercover parking in LEED guide is defined vehicle storage that is underground, under deck, under roof, or under a building (page 206). Instead, it is considered as nonroof shaded area (option 1 compliance) if the tree grown after 10 years of growth.
Best regard – Afogreen Build Team