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Metal grating roof
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by MARIA GARCIA on
Hi all, We have a roof above an unconditioned floor with the mechanical equipment and we dont know what to do about the SS c 7.2.
Is compliant SRI paint enough?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Raymond Salfiti on
Hello, We were under the impression that painting 100% of our roof areas with SRI tested compliant paint in accordance with the manufacturer technical instructions would meet the requirements of c
Re-roofing by Owner was done before starting our project
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Paul Duffy on
We are renovating a university building with goal of silver certification.
Functional, usable spaces
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Jeannie Rueter on
What is the definition of "functional, usable spaces"?
Are parapets considered roof area?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Renee Shirey on
In calculating compliant roof area to total roof area, is the SF associated with parapets considered roof area?
Cold Climate
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Erin Holdenried on
Does anybody have experience using an alternate compliance path for a project in a cold climate?
rooftop parking lots
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Noriko Nagazumi on
Hi, Our project building is retail facility and has 4 above grade floors. The entire facility is conditioned. There is a parking floor above the retail floors.
Blue Roofs
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Kerrie Racicot on
Does anyone have any experience with blue roofs? Would LEED accept a minimum of 50% of the roof being covered by a blue roof rather than a green roof? I can't find any precedent for this.
SS C7.2 High albedo roof area -120%?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Soo young No on
I have just submitted design submittal. When I calculated the High albedo roof area, it came out to 120%. Can I apply for the examplary credit?
Stadium seating - need SRI? Is it an appurtenance/usable space?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Marcio Alberto Casado Pereira on
We just got a review from a stadium Project we are working on in Brazil and the review team asked us to double check the roof area considered, stating that part of our seating area covers enclosed