There are many artificial turf manufacturers that claim their artificial turf satisfy multiple LEED credits. Can artificial turf be considered “open-grid pavement system” under credit SS 7.1:...

We're trying to determine if a second water meter is necessary to track water useage for exterior landscaping. The jurisdiction for the project does not have a preference either way. Based on...

We are currently going for IEQ C8.2 Views for a bank project. Our teller line is 48" high for security and to service customers standing. The teller counter does not align with the credits 42"...

We are doing a fit-out for 1 floor in a multi-storey office building. There is a power metering provided by the tenant for all lighting and plug loads and for some of the Fan Coil Units. No...

I am working on a project that is providing a large array of solar thermal for heating and water heating. We need to achieve the Green Power credit as well. Do I get to subtract my on-site...

a client has 'regular contracted service providers' who are in charge of cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, cashiering, food preparation, data entry, etc. they regularly report for work and have...

The survey timing mentioned to conduct the survey says 'within a slot
of four hours' during the day.In case of a hotel,where the employees
work in shifts, can the survey take...

Is grass considered turf or vegetation?

We have a project in Mexico that is seeking LEED Certification. The reinforcing steel bars are made out of junk metals. The junk vendors sell to the manufacturer and do not have any...

Hi all,

I am not sure this is the best place to post this query...

We are working on a high rise multi-family residential project outside the US

Normally we would assess...