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Building footprint for open space vs. roof area
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Yukari Treible on
I haven seen this same type of question in the forum before, but in this particular case it is extreme, so I would appreciate some feedback/opinions.
DG Gravel
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Ema S on
Does DG gravel count as vegetated open space?
Exemplary Performance
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by renee jimenez on
We are currently doing a project registered under LEED for Schools 2009 and are using CASE 3 of SS5.2.
Rooftop Greenhouse
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Sarah Nugent on
Hi everyone, I have an urban project which is installing a greenhouse for educational purposes.
Project Site Area vs. LEED Boundary Area
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Breana Detzler on
We are currently doing a project registered under LEED for Schools 2007 and have a LEED Project Boundary that does not include the existing bus maintenance facility or a portion of the existing pa
School with unusually large amount of artificial turf
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Helen Kessler on
100% of the athletic areas for an urban school are made of artficial turf. It's my understanding that this would be counted as hardscape under SSc5.2.
Is softball infield at a school open space?
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Renee Shirey on
Since an infield would be dirt, and not actually "vegetated", should it be excluded from the open space - or am I overthinking it and deducting something that doesn't need to be deducted from the o
Fenced playgrounds
Schools-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Daniel McDonald on
We are working on an urban school renovation (SSc2=yes), and I am wondering if having the playgrounds and other outdoor areas behind fences affects this credit at all - are they still "pedestrian o