We are near submittal on a K-12 school in Taiwan and trying to finalize requirements for this credit. The school's roof comprises mostly white concrete tiles (and smaller vegetated roof areas),...

In my understanding all roof areas that are not counted for heat island effect - non roof should be counted for heat island effect - roof credit. Is that correct? Or if there is small shed kind...

Our project has a low-slopped roof deck that proposes to comply to this credit via Option 3 - combination of high-...

Would a helipad be considered as an exclusion in the square footage count, similar to the mechanical equipment or solar panel?

Hi all - just a question as I am new to this...
I am looking to get certification for an existing building (...

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If our existing roof meets the requirements can we achieve the credit, or does there have to be a change/upgrade from the existing to comply?

Our roof is 100% covered with White EPDM material. On top of that material are the HVAC units. There are also a couple of vents and a hatch opening for roof access. All these things add up to...

I have a building that has in the most part of their roof, a floating tile paving, that creates an air-chamber between the slab of the roof and the tilies of the paving. Is it considered a cool...

Does anyone know why a roof covered with solar panels wouldn't apply to credit 7.2: Heat Island Reduction--Roof? The USGBC allows it to be used toward credit 7.1 where a roof with solar panels...