The reference guide calls out that ‘examples of qualifying shade structures include trellises and tree-shaded…’ Can the seating areas be shaded by a building adjacent to the outdoor garden other than trees and trellises?
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Stewart Whitcomb
Sr. Sustinability ArchitectUSGBC-in Volunteer (L.f.G)
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October 27, 2018 - 1:55 pm
Did you ever get an answer to this question? I am wondering the same thing. Thanks!
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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October 31, 2018 - 5:40 pm
Interesting question. The LEED requirements certainly offer up a more bucolic vision than the building shading the seating area. The intent of the credit as I recall was to provide a comfortable place to sit, relax and enjoy the natural world. One building shading the other doesn't have the same panache.
My advice is to try it and see what they say. Take care to show how the building throwing shade on your natural area enhances the experience. They are going to look very hard at the total environment you create. I think your biggest obstacle will be that the shade doesn't come with an overhead screening device that may offer protection from rain or snow.