I see that this question has been asked previously but I received a comment back that our documentation mention decomposed granite but didn't provide and...

We want to use paving block as one of the hardscape surfaces. Space between block can be fill with chippings/grit (photo:...

Does anyone know the...

Hello,
Could someone please clarify where exterior hardscape spaces that are covered by the building roof should be counted? I had placed them in the 'hardscape' square footage number in...

How does this credit address playgrounds? Are they considered hardscapes? Ours will have mulch ground cover.

We are pursuing LEED certification for a 9,000 square foot addition to a 35,000 square foot school. The existing school will not be certified. The only exterior surfaces added will be sidewalks...

A school project of mine will be installing a small amphitheatre-style seating area in the exterior play yard. The levels of seating will be constructed out of recycled plastic deck-style...

For a LEED for Schools project I'm working on.
What exactly does LEED define as a 'any combination of strategies' as listed in Option 1 for credit compliance with SSCr7.1?
Is there a...

We are looking at putting solar on top of our parking garage roof. We would be certifying under LEED 2012, so, from my reading, it looks like the top level of the garage would be required to meet...

We have been attempting to achieve this credit with tree canopy coverage in our parking lot. Two questions:
1.) What counts as 'shade' - 50% coverage per parking space?
2.) At what...