Hello,
I am wondering whether "Building façade and site structures" requirement of the Bird Collision Deterrence Pilot Credit refers only to the main "façade" (the one that is at the front of a building) or to any face of a building.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Katarzyna
Stephanie Graham
Sustainability ManagerBurns & McDonnell
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November 20, 2020 - 2:24 pm
Katarzyna,
In reading through the credit language steps, it talks about performing calculations on each facade. Steps for Calculating: "First separate each building facade into Façade Zone 1 and Façade Zone 2. Façade Zone 1 includes the first 36 feet above grade, measured from grade at all points, as well as 12 feet above any green roof. Façade Zone 2 includes all façade areas above 36 feet. Establish total areas for Façade Zone 1, Façade Zone 2 and for the Adjusted Building Façade Area. Then identify the Material Types present on each façade, the corresponding Threat Factor of each material (for detailed types and associated threat factors, see the Bird Collision Deterrence Material Threat Factors developed by the American Bird Conservancy), and the total area of each Material Type. Lastly, establish the Factored Area for each Zone."
Additionally, credit language says, "All other structures on the site, including, but not limited to handrails, guardrails, windscreens, noise barriers, gazebos, pool safety fencing, bus shelters, band shells, etc. must be constructed entirely of materials with a threat score value of 15 or less."
Hope this helps you.
Stephanie
Katarzyna Udrycka
November 21, 2020 - 3:52 pm
Dear Stephanie,
Thank you very much for your answear.
In fact I wasn't sure about the meaning of the word "facade" in English.
A Merriam Webster dictionnary says that "facade" is "the front of a building OR any face of a building given special architectural treatment".
I knew that the credit talks about performing calculations on each facade, but to me you can also have several buildings in one construction project... That's why I wanted to be sure.
If for you the credit refers to each facade of one building, then I have no more doubt!
Thank you!
Kind regards,
Katarzyna