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What is the SRI Value of Plants on a Green Roof?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Brooks Critchfield on
I have a project covered entirely by a green roof. The energy modeler has asked me to see if anyone has any input on the typical SRI value of the plants on a green roof. Again, this is for energy
Roof Slopes
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Ahmed Mosa on
Why LEED always refer to slopes as 2:12 and not 1:6 ? Thanks
Shaded Roofs
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Ahmed Mosa on
Does a shaded roof still have to comply with SRI requirement? The roof is heavily shaded with structures from the upper levels Thanks A
When your manufacturer doesnt have SRI values
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Erin D. on
In regards to this credit the LEED REFERENCE GUIDE FOR BUILDING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION WITH GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE PATHS for LEED 2009 says that "Projects outside the U.S.
Synthetic turf roofs?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Nelina Loiselle on
Would a "green" roof done with synthetic turf apply to this credit under the green roofing option?
Roof terrace
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Tanja Arnesson on
I'm wondering if the roof terraces shuold be included in the calculations or excluded like machanical equipement and skylights?
Calculation
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Fabien Challeat on
Hi, Our project has several buildings going for LEED certification. We are using 2 different roofing materials with SRI of 106 and 84 for low slope roofs. Total roof area for all 7 buildings is 9
Occupied Roof Areas
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Victoria Civitillo on
Can the areas on the roof that are being used for recreations purposes: restaurant, poolside, lounge, etc. be exempt from the roof square footage calculation?