Hi all,
I have read your definition of building footprint (Building footprint is the area on a project site used by the building...

The project we are working on is achieving SSc2. Green roof will be installed on portion of the roof and the green area on the ground cannot be extended. Can using plans in huge pots located...

How does vertical greening (e.g. green roof) contribute to vegetated spaces requirement for credit SS 5.1 and 5.2 under LEED CS 2009?

I'm having some doubts in the calculation of areas for achievement of this credit.
My new development (Residential Building) fits into this credit option 2 - Previously Developed. Well,...

Reference Guide - SS Credit 5.1
For case 2 of credit - Previously Developed
I wonder what the percentage should reach?
If it is 50% of the site (excluding building footprint),...

For this credit and 5.2 Maximize Open Space.
If I have a site in which 3 buildings are going to be built in three different stages and only the first one will be built at the moment and...