Forum quick links
Temperature rise due to Urban Heat Island Effect
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by SSN Energy Model on
We would like to know the temperature rise due to Urban Heat Island Effect in the following cases; 1. Total Plot Area of : 150 Acres.
Solar Panels
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Amanda Johnson on
Hello, We have a project with Thermal solar panels for hotwater, and I just want to double-check that they can be deducted from the roof-surface for this credit since most of the documents (and pos
Areas between PV panels and mech equipment
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by R Jones on
I see that there are rulings about not including roof area which is covered in PV or mechanical equipment. Q: does this go as far as determining that the space between panels ( allowing for reason
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
SRI required testing amounts
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Anna Korinkova on
Hello, could anybody tell me how we can state the number of SRI tests on a project? We intend to place gravel on the roof and provide a concrete parking log.
units to consider
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Angel Vega on
We are in a project with two different volumes that are joint in the first floor by a footbridge (the first floor of both buildings at the same height).
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