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Open space have to be acessible?
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
We have a big area vegetated with adaptaded species within the LEED Campus Boundary (we have a multiple building situation) that does meet the 1:4 side slope criteria but it is unlikely that the bu
Vineyards?
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Kevin Gilleran on
Can vineyards within the LEED boundary for a winery project be counted in the vegetated open space area calculations?
Landscape Under Covered
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Anthea Ng on
Hello, My project has a open landscaped G/F partially covered by 2/F structure. Shade tolerant plant species shall be adopted at the covered areas.
Building Footprint Definition
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Heather Holdridge on
I’m looking for a more thorough definition of “building footprint”. We’ve reviewed the LEED definition, but think there’s still some room for interpretation.
Green roof
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Alicja Bieszyńska on
If my green roof is covered half with vegetation and half with wood, can it contribute to the open space area?
check-offs on SSc5.2 form
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Denise Dauplaise on
The current version of the form for this credit has the statement "The LEED project does not include any buildings, hardscape, roads or parking areas built as part of the project on portions of the
SSc5.2 Project Boundary
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Christopher Widdowson on
If we are using a portion of adjacent Conservation Area to maximize the Open Space via a permanent easement, do we include the easement area within the Project Boundary on all documentation?
Public Plaza nearby the project site - LEED ND
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Gaston Viau on
Our project is located on a LEED ND. When designing the neighborhood, local zoning requirements were committed by a Development Plan which included open spaces all around the neighborhood.
Water Fountains in an Urban Setting
NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Spaceposted by Doug Snyder on
We have a tower project in SE Asia that will have several decorative water fountains.