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Of all 60 parking spaces only one is located above ground. We really want to put open-grid paving as material for this parking space that is not under ground. As we are so close we want...

We have been attempting to achieve this credit with tree canopy coverage in our parking lot. Two questions:
1.) What counts as 'shade' - 50% coverage per parking space?
2.) At what...

Ivan, you can find more information in the LEED BD&C Reference Guide, and on our guidance page for SSc9.

My colleague started this blog about coal tar products (asphalt) http://coaltarfreeamerica.blogspot.com
I think we need heat island...

I may be mistaken, but I thought I saw in the Doc Toolkit some time ago that there was a template/sample available to send to vendors from whom our client makes purchases, and which would assist...

Dear Forum,
I am submitting an alternative path for compliance, in that even though the vegetation reflection and emission properties of the leaves of my vegetated roof shading is only...

I see that the SmartCommute program is referenced as a way to provide incentive to building occupants to increase alternative commuting to work. Is SmartCommute considered to be compliant with...

I'm unclear as to how we show a reduction in stormwater runoff. I see how we calculate the current runoff by figuring the area type and using the formula given, but what does that get compared to...

I have 3 parking lots which are comprised of gravel (chat)....what would the coefficient for this be? I believe it should be less than any kind of pavement but more than grass.

Is there an advantage or disadvantage to using a performance period longer than the minimum required?

Using the shortest possible period means the fewest numbers to crunch. Presumming...