We have a project where only about 1/3 of the planted area will be irrigated. The other 2/3 is planted with plants and groundcover that will not require irrigation.
Do we just include the SF of irrigated planted area in the credit or do we include all SF of planted area to calculate the credit for potable water reduction?
Karin Miller
Senior Sustainability ManagerYR&G
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March 10, 2016 - 4:51 pm
Lauren - you'll need to include the entire landscaped area.
As you fill out the form, you'll select the option for "The landscaping and irrigation systems have been designed to reduce irrigation water consumption from a calculated baseline case." and separate out by row based on landscape type and whether it's irrigated or not so you can account for the difference in the design case. The baseline case will reflect 100% irrigated. The design case will reflect the 33% irrigated.
Hope that helps!
Karin