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Can we switch methods to achieve SSc5 after initial review?
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Ryan Nelson on
We recently recieved our project review for a property. Initially, we attempted to claim a retention pond as an on-site protected land.
Accounting for natural, undisturbed vegetation
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Jonathon Bates on
We have a natural creek with undisturbed vegetation growing on both sides as part of our project boundary, and I was wondering if the calculation is the same for plantings on site?
Open habitad - huge backyard
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Andres Giraldo on
Hi, our project is classify as Industrial-manufacturing facility. I am wondering about the good and bad consequences of include the backyard in the project boundary.
Vegetated roof
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Katherine Ann Resurreccion on
If the project team plans to install vegetated roof, can they earn both credits (SSc5 and SSc7.2) provided the installation meets the required area for landscaping?
Off-site area counted for two LEED projects
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Anna Korinkova on
There are two buildings to be certified, the same Owner, located on the same campus.
How to handle offsite area owned by building owner
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Aron Weis on
The credit form is asking for a contract with the owner of the off-site property.
Doubt about off-site area
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Alicia Villanueva on
Hello, I have a question regarding the off-site area.
Tall Fescue - Native and Low-water for Area...Meet Requirement?
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on
The credit requires Native/Adaptive vegetation, and turf seems out of the question. However, what if we use a turf variety that is Native with an addition of Low-water too?
5% path
EBOM-2009 SSc5:Site development - protect or restore open habitatposted by Andres Giraldo on
How can we set the form to achieve the 5% of the total site area as described in the reference guide. Because in LEED online, it's the 25% path set as default.