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...

My colleague started this blog about coal tar products (asphalt) http://coaltarfreeamerica.blogspot.com
I think we need heat island...

I may be mistaken, but I thought I saw in the Doc Toolkit some time ago that there was a template/sample available to send to vendors from whom our client makes purchases, and which would assist...

Dear Forum,
I am submitting an alternative path for compliance, in that even though the vegetation reflection and emission properties of the leaves of my vegetated roof shading is only...

I see that the SmartCommute program is referenced as a way to provide incentive to building occupants to increase alternative commuting to work. Is SmartCommute considered to be compliant with...

I'm unclear as to how we show a reduction in stormwater runoff. I see how we calculate the current runoff by figuring the area type and using the formula given, but what does that get compared to...

I have 3 parking lots which are comprised of gravel (chat)....what would the coefficient for this be? I believe it should be less than any kind of pavement but more than grass.

The example provided for each policy specifically states measured values, for example...

I can not tell, from either ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or from the LEED User's Manual, what...

Does...