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Building footprint for open space vs. roof areaSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Yukari Treible on Jan 30, 2019, 10:11 am
I haven seen this same type of question in the forum before, but in this particular case it is extreme, so I would appreciate some feedback/opinions. We have a BIG discrepancy between... |
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Rooftop GreenhouseSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Sarah Nugent on Mar 17, 2016, 5:12 pm
Hi everyone, I have an urban project which is installing a greenhouse for educational purposes. As it is an urban project (UES Manhattan), rooftop space is very limited and the majority of... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Aug 26, 2017, 8:44 pm |
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School with unusually large amount of artificial turfSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Helen Kessler on Oct 12, 2014, 9:16 pm
100% of the athletic areas for an urban school are made of artficial turf. It's my understanding that this would be counted as hardscape under SSc5.2. There is a clause in WEc1 that allows a... Last reply: Helen Kessler, Nov 24, 2015, 9:40 pm |
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Is softball infield at a school open space?Schools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Renee Shirey on Oct 4, 2011, 2:16 pm
Since an infield would be dirt, and not actually "vegetated", should it be excluded from the open space - or am I overthinking it and deducting something that doesn't need to be deducted from the... Last reply: Renee Shirey, Nov 23, 2015, 5:47 pm |
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DG GravelSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Ema S on Mar 13, 2013, 5:47 pm
Does DG gravel count as vegetated open space? Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 13, 2013, 6:51 pm |
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Exemplary PerformanceSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by renee jimenez on May 24, 2012, 5:10 pm
We are currently doing a project registered under LEED for Schools 2009 and are using CASE 3 of SS5.2. Our site is composed of the following: Natural Ground Cover... Last reply: Emily Catacchio, Jun 6, 2012, 8:23 pm |
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Fenced playgroundsSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Daniel McDonald on Nov 11, 2011, 10:20 am
We are working on an urban school renovation (SSc2=yes), and I am wondering if having the playgrounds and other outdoor areas behind fences affects this credit at all - are they still "pedestrian... Last reply: Devon Bertram, Nov 21, 2011, 4:15 pm |
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Project Site Area vs. LEED Boundary AreaSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Breana Detzler on May 11, 2011, 5:31 pm
We are currently doing a project registered under LEED for Schools 2007 and have a LEED Project Boundary that does not include the existing bus maintenance facility or a portion of the existing... Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 19, 2011, 4:49 pm |
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Basketball court as a hardscape areaSchools-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open spaceposted by Maya Karkour on Apr 1, 2010, 11:21 am
Dear all, The school we are working on will have a basketball court on its roof. Could this be possibly counted as hardscape area for the purpose of this credit ? Many thanks, Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 1, 2010, 11:36 am |
