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SSc7.2 Weighted Average Calculator

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Gabriel Moreno  on 

Apologies if this question has already been answered - but I've searched as thoroughly as possible and did not find a satisfiable explanation. I am running a simple test with the following values;

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Mon Aug 12, 2013, 11:19 pm

Testing for SRI on Existing Roof Membrane

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Patrick MacPherson  on 

We have a project in Virginia and we are looking for a lab that can provide the required SRI testing for an existing roof membrane.

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Sustainable Design Consulting
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Thu Jun 6, 2013, 1:34 am

Rooftop terrace

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Simon Chantal  on 

We have a rooftop terrace exclusively for employees! Do we have to include the terrace in the roof area or it can be deducted?

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mnk architects
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Thu May 30, 2013, 9:53 pm

Streamlined Path

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Heather Holdridge  on 

I checked off this box in my form on LEED Online and the upload buttons for roof plans and SRI cut sheets have not disappeared. Are the streamlined paths not a pursuable option anymore?

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Lake|Flato Architects
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Wed May 22, 2013, 9:35 pm

initial vs aged SRI value?

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Erin Holdenried  on 

Many, but not all, roofs have an intial SRI value and then an aged SRI value after 3 or 5 years. Anybody know if LEED looking for the intial SRI or the aged SRI value?

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JLL
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Fri Apr 26, 2013, 7:12 pm

What do I do with a roof tha is superimposed by an helipad?

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Marina Andrade  on 

In a discussion here in the LEED user, i read about roof's that are covered with usable spaces, and one of these areas cited, was the helipads, i'd like to know if even a helipad has to be subtract

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Fri Feb 8, 2013, 5:25 pm

Pot as a green roof

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Alicia Villanueva  on 

My question is regarding what can be considered as a green roof: Is a pot considered as a green roof?

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Mon Sep 3, 2012, 3:49 pm

SRI for light-colored wood

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Does anyone know the typical SRI range for wood (light colored to dark colored)? I know that it differs from one product to another, and that we need the manufacturer's documentation proving the S

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Mon Jun 25, 2012, 9:50 pm

Qualifies for SSc7.1 and SSc7.2--Double Dipping?

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Brooks Critchfield  on 

The grade at our project drops considerably, allowing for conditioned space below a green roof and paved areas.

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Thu Apr 26, 2012, 5:19 pm

New equation and better definitions - Addenda August 2011

NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roof
posted by  Susann Geithner  on 

A new equation to calculate credit compliance has been added. Base on a weighted average you now may also show credit compliance.

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Thu Apr 19, 2012, 3:45 pm