that might help as well-  GBCI does not want to penalize the project team for things beyond their control - having zero fixtures within the space and no control over core fixtures should not prevent you from attaining LEED certifcation. Thus, the prerequisite allows you to only consider fixtures within the scope of work. GBCI DOES want project teams to do some active work to earn additional points- having zero...

on general trends but without specific data, then the question becomes where to draw the line. Perhaps this issue can be used to help illustrate the need for more supply chain specific data that quantifies...

Has anyone achieved Reduced Parking Footprint on a Campus project?  We planned to attempt this credit on a college campus that is pursuing LEED Campus Certification. The campus will have two NC builds and a parking garage. The Campus boundary will be replacing an existing surface parking lot. Is there any path to this credit that doesn't require taking count for all available parking on the entire campus (even beyond our Campus LEED boundary)?  LTc7 U.S. and Canada ...

emily reese moody Sustainability Director, Certifications & Compliance Jacobs LEEDuser Expert 475 thumbs up September 2, 2024- 2:52 pm Hi Wafa, I would think this project has a zero lot line, which is typical in dense urban areas. In this case, you do not include the circulation areas outside of your project boundary. You would have a 0 in those areas on the form. You should probably include a little description on the form for the review to make sure they understand this scenario. Log in or register to post comments ...

Andrey Kuznetsov ESG consultant, LEED AP BD+C Self Employed LEEDuser Basic Member 33 thumbs up May 23, 2024- 12:52 am Depends on which type of use is the building. Acording to v4 reference guide, page 200: "The top level of multilevel parking structures is considered nonroof surface if it has parking spaces, but  roof area if it has no parking spaces ". 24 inches is approx. 60 cm of fill+turf it's not do much so it can be considered as a vegetated roof if your underground building not serves as a parking lot.  Log in or register to post comments emily reese moody Sustainability...

An exterior ground area (level zero) above underground parking garage (level-1) is considered nonroof surface? If the underground space (level-1) is regularly occupied (e.g. a conference room), does the above exterior ground area (level zero) qualify as roof?  Thank you in advance!  SSc5 Europe – Southern ...

to write a new LEED credit and requires a lot of effort for something that may get rejected. So think about it very carefully. Good luck. Log in or register to post comments Scott Bowman LEED Fellow...

of "every little helps", but even if the building sector became net zero and we saved close to 4% if the possible 4%, the industry sector has far more potential with far less effort. At the same time...

Laura Soma Sustainability Manager GLY Construction, Inc LEEDuser Premium Member 3 thumbs up August 21, 2024- 1:18 pm In my region, different mix designs tend to have different recyclabled content values so I list each mix design on a separate line item.  Additionally, I always request an EPD for each different mix design. Some ready mix suppliers have agreements in place with EPD producers or can create them through the NRMCA. Log in or register to post comments ...

Hi, I'm aware of the guidance for this prereq/credit that allows projects with no landscaping to achieve the prereq and two points under Option 1 of the credit. I'm wondering if anyone has been able to use that path with a nonzero but small amount of landscaping? Working on a project now that is nearly zero lot line and includes two planters on a roof deck equal to about 500 SF / 2% of the site area. They will be irrigated, so I know option 1 of the credit is not possible. I'm hopeful that our landscape architect can show a 50% reduction in irrigation water use, but that might...