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NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space

Pool

Jorge Lopez de Obeso

Architect / Environmental adviser

eosis Consulting

LEEDuser Basic Member

20 thumbs up

February 13, 2014

If SSc2 is achieved, would a swimming pool count towards credit achievement? I´d think so, however I read other posts and there is a comment that says no... Does anyone have a positive feedback about it? And, what about a reflecting pool? Thanks in advance!

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Fri, 02/14/2014 - 01:42

I don't think so. The credit requirements (see above) focus on "vegetated open space." They specifically allow for "wetlands or naturally designed ponds," but only if vegetated.

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