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LEED interpretation ID # 10235
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Juan Carlos Contreras on
Hi, Is the “LEED interpretation ID # 10235” available for a LEED v4 project? LEED interpretation ID # 10235: Roof area that consists of functional, usable spaces- such as helipads, recreation co
Calculate and document that an open-grid pavement complies with a 50% unbound?
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Olga Yuil on
According to the LEED reference guide (definitions on page 206) an open-grid pavement system pavements that consist of loose substrates supported by a grid of a more structura
Non roof measures
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Nithya Madan on
Is using mulch considered as a non roof measure under the heat island reduction category?
less reflective roof surface desireable
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by emily reese moody on
Just wondering if anyone has ever had a project that legitimately did not want a highly reflective roof b/c they are in a cold climate and want the heat absorption.
High-Reflectance Roof
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Cora Kenrick on
Hi Fellow LEED Users,
Am I correct in saying that for a High-Reflectance Roof, a roof full of PV can not be consider? As SRI works different with PV.
Credit for minimizing hardscape
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Bret Mantyk on
Is there anyway to claim credit for having a lot of vegetated landscapes on a project - which meets the intent of reducing heat islands?
Roof Top Patio
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Irene Chung on
Hello, 1/4 of my project's roof area is going to be patio that is accessible to occupants. Can rooftop patio be excluded?
Motorcycle spaces
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Manoj KS on
Motorbike spaces are excluded from total parking calc.
Ground level surface with underground spaces below
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Ricardo Sá on
An area located at ground level that has a parking garage below (underground) should be considered landscape/hardscape or roof?
Using Default Roof Material SRI values
NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reductionposted by Lauren Sparandara on
Hello - I noticed that there are default SRI values available for use for the ground SRI values through CIR #10411 - just as was done for LEED 2009 - are there some default values that can be