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Glass Canopy over Compliant Hardscape
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Heather DeGrella on
We have a glass canopy over a plaza with compliant hardscape. Do we have to include the glass's SRI? Does anyone know of a default SRI for glass?
Sample Documentation
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Ernesto Agco on
Could anyone care to show me a sample SSc7.1 documentation that was already approved by USGBC? Or even just a documentation format coming from an approved submission. :)
Vegitative Roof Shading == High Reflectant Surface ?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Jean Marais on
Dear Forum, I am submitting an alternative path for compliance, in that even though the vegetation reflection and emission properties of the leaves of my vegetated roof shading is only SRI 23, we s
Glazing cover of parking area
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Nina Starynina on
Hi, The project has a covered parking. The Owner is chosing the cover material and considers to implement glazing for the cover (SRI value is 30, SHGC is 50).
SRI Non-roof
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by MARIA ESTHER LAMADRID on
Hello, does anyone know if it is aceptable to use sri values of concrete from the guide for a crusher fine concrete or it need a test to be accepted? Thanks
SRI for Corrugated metal roof
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Our project has corrugated metal roof like which can be shown by clicking the link below. http://www.sakata-s.co.jp/product/88.html The roof will be installed almost horizontally as a whole.
Five year shade calculation.
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by sara frye on
Apologies in advance as I know I have read the answer to my question somewhere. I just can't find it. WHEN should the five year shade calculation be performed? i.e time of day, time of year?
Calculating Shaded Area for SS Pr 7.1- Variance for SRI Values
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Melissa Decatur on
Two questions: Is partial credit or a variance given for SRI values lower than 29 to comply with SS Pr 7.1? Also, can anyone give me feedback on how they calculated the Shaded area on Site for Ve
Gravel nonroof area
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat island effect - nonroofposted by Charalampos Giannikopoulos on
Under what circumstances could a nonroof area covered with light gravel be considered as non-hardscape?