I´m reviewing a project which is a case 2 (Previously Developed). It complies with SS C.2 and will several have roof gardens. It´s also planning to have some vertical vegetation (ej. vegetated walls, or vegetated sculptures). I would like to know if the area of vertical surfaces with native vegetation can count towards the achievement of this credit. Does somebody know?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
November 12, 2010 - 10:47 pm
I don't think this would normally be approvedl. You would have to make a strong case that it should be considered equivalent, or at a fractional value of, regular open space. Keep in mind that the intent of this credit is to provide plant
and animal habitat and promote biodiversity.Does the vertical vegetation do that?
Gabriela Hernández Castillo
Architect, LEED AP BD+CSYASA - México
201 thumbs up
December 21, 2010 - 12:42 am
I remember asking the same question to the GBCI, the answer was that per CIR green walls are not considered green areas that count to any LEED credit so they cannot be used to comply with anything.
I would double the CIR database regarding greenwalls.
Maya Karkour
EcoConsulting872 thumbs up
April 11, 2012 - 5:50 am
David, can you please advise what is the CIR number/date you're referring to?
Gabriela Hernández Castillo
Architect, LEED AP BD+CSYASA - México
201 thumbs up
April 11, 2012 - 10:30 am
It was a long time ago George so I don't remember it. I'm sorry.
Make sure you review the WEc1 LEED forum, I think they make reference to the green wall system too saying only on LEED 2012 a green wall systems counts towards the credit compliance, but not for LEED 2009.
Hope this helps.