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NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Alicja Bieszyńska on Jul 24, 2015, 8:50 am

If my green roof is covered half with vegetation and half with...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Nov 26, 2015, 11:20 pm

Open space definition

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by sompoche sirichote on Apr 20, 2015, 5:00 am

My project is in the industrial area which allows building footprint not exceeding 66% of total site area. So, it means at least 34% of total site area belongs to opening space including roads,...

Last reply: Ellen Mitchell, Apr 22, 2015, 3:02 pm

Future Expansion

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Karl Heitman on Mar 31, 2015, 10:44 am

Our project, an industrial manufacturing facility, is expecting future expansion, and it has been noted on our permit/construction drawings. What's the best way to handle to this when it comes...

Last reply: Ellen Mitchell, Apr 16, 2015, 12:45 pm

open space not within LEED project boundary

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Lindsey Evans on Mar 12, 2013, 2:36 pm

In the LEEDuser FAQ's above it states, "Can a project designate open space off-site and not within the LEED project boundary to meet the credit requirements? Answer: To date, we are not aware of...

Last reply: Sara Zoumbaris, Jan 27, 2015, 2:11 pm

what is the exact definition of footprint

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by ebru unver on Sep 17, 2014, 11:03 am

hi everyone,
we re working on a project in Turkey İstanbul in which we will be applying for this credit. But we re having a hard time on deciding what the building footprint is. we have...

Last reply: Ellen Mitchell, Oct 6, 2014, 12:40 pm

LEED BD+C Question

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Farah A. on Feb 16, 2014, 6:21 pm

A commercial office building with a footprint of 70,000 square feet has an overall site area of 200,000 square feet. The site is in an urban setting and the zoning requirement mandates a minimum...

Last reply: Cynthia Estrada, Jul 10, 2014, 11:36 am

Vineyards?

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Kevin Gilleran on May 6, 2014, 7:37 pm

Can vineyards within the LEED boundary for a winery project be counted in the vegetated open space area calculations?

Last reply: Ellen Mitchell, May 28, 2014, 6:55 pm

Open space/ LEED boundary

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Tammy Dalton on Apr 28, 2014, 12:18 pm

I am working on a project that is part of a leasehold located within an executive airport property. The building is surrounded by asphalt (driveways & runways) on 2 sides, and large areas of...

Last reply: Tammy Dalton, Apr 30, 2014, 7:29 am

Open Space Offset

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Gabriela Crespo on Apr 9, 2014, 1:28 pm

Dear Forum,

We are working on a project where the open space is very limited. The company does however have, as part of their sustainability policies, an agricultural field (some acres of...

Last reply: Heather Holdridge, Apr 9, 2014, 3:29 pm

Is the bottom of the basin allowed in Open Space Calculations?

NC-2009 SSc5.2: Site development - maximize open space
posted by Candice Rogers on Feb 28, 2014, 10:37 am

Hello -

We have two landscaped detention basins on our site. Their slopes are vegetated, but exceed the 1:4 ratio. The bottom of the basins are landscaped and have a pedestrian bridge...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 6, 2014, 2:38 pm