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Coastal Coral Reef
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Donald Green on
We have an international client with a large campus along a coast line that is forming a landbank to protect existing mangrove areas.
Sun Control Window Films
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Julien Lafond on
This project with large window areas is installing sun control window films which rejects 72% total solar energy and gives 66% of solar heat reduction.
Native Plant Species
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Stella Stella on
We are doing a project in Singapore and we are considering providing native or adaptive species in the project.
Off-site land conservancy
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Todd Bundren on
My project is on a dense urban site with little to no open or green space. It is a governmental / law enforcement building.
Land Trust Approach - Donation of $ vs Donation of Land
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Abena Darden on
Hell all - I've been trying to understand the requirements of the SS 5.1 ACP which allows donation of offsite land in trust.
Rooftop Space
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Farah A. on
For urban spaces in Credit 5.1, does vegetated space need to take up 20% of site area or 20% of building footprint? I assumed it was of site area, but recently discovered a question which implied
Hydroseeding
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by JOSE R. TAGLE on
I have a Project that is considering “Hydroseeding” as a permanent landscape design.
Exemplary Performance for Greenfields
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Heather Holdridge on
I just wanted to confirm that greenfield sites are eligible for exemplary performance for this credit.
Previously Developed Definition
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
The previously developed site definition reflected in the narrative above is one that I'm familiar with from a fairly recent addendum.
Reclaimed Land eligible for SSc5.1?
NC-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitatposted by Elke Malleier on
My LEED project is located on reclaimed land (connecting/filling 2 islands to 1 bigger island) with no previous development - I am wondering if I can pursue this credit according to the Greenfield