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SRI value for concrete

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posted by  LEED Pro Consultant  on 

Hi, In LEED v2009 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1 there is a table with solar reflectance index for standard paving materials, where the typical new gray concrete is 35.

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Sun May 16, 2021, 11:08 pm

Aluminum Canopy

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  James Keohane  on 

I am seeking to identify/establish SR value for aluminum canopies.  Canopy manfacturer does not have a clue what I am looking for.  Is there an industry standard SR value for un

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Director of Sustainability
Fentress Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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Tue Apr 20, 2021, 7:55 pm

Covered Parking vs. Undercover Parking

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Bob Adedayo  on 

Hello, I am studying for my LEED Green Associate exam, and I have found two conflicting terminologies regarding an area where yo can store vehicles in a building.

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Project Manager, M. Sc., PMP, LEED AP BD+C
Kenaidan Contracting
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Sat Jan 9, 2021, 9:30 pm
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Associate
Kath Williams + Associates
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Fri Dec 18, 2020, 11:30 pm

Testing the SRI of a paint

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Francesco Passerini  on 

A paint is going to be applied to the cover of parking spaces. The cover is made of asphalt. The SRI of the paint is tested when the paint is applied to cardboard.

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Principal
Ecovert Corporation
LEEDuser Premium Member
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Tue Dec 1, 2020, 3:17 am

off-site parking

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Tristan Roberts  on 

We have added an important FAQ to this credit: "How should we account for off-site parking under this credit?"

See our FAQ for the answer!

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Sustainability Project Manager
Atkins
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Fri Nov 6, 2020, 6:37 pm

Non compliant SRI/SR

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Charalampos Giannikopoulos  on 

Recently we have realized that the credit form allows adding materials with non-compliant SRI or SR.

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Managing Partner
Ecoimpact Consulting
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Tue Sep 22, 2020, 2:21 pm

Heat Island Reduction

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Marie Bizzak  on 

I'm wondering if anyone knows what specifically is needed in order to get the Heat Island credit? The project has a 5 story, above ground parking garage without a roof on the top level.

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Senior Interior Designer
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Tue Aug 18, 2020, 9:19 am

Rooftop Pool

NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction
posted by  Danielle Waters  on 

If a residential project with a rooftop pool wants to pursue SSc5-Option 1, but how does the pool full of water impact the calculations? Is the pool sq.ft.

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