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NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Erin Nuckols on Apr 9, 2013, 2:26 pm

Tristan Roberts Representative Vermont House of Representatives LEEDuser Expert 11473 thumbs up May 9, 2013- 8:21 pm Erin, I couldn't say for sure one way or another. I have seen people ask about gravel on this forum, but I don't recall anyone having an SRI number. I would think that light-colored gravel would have a shot, but between getting that locally and having it tested for SRI, it might be an uphill battle. Log in or register to post comments Hernando Miranda Owner Soltierra LLC LEEDuser Basic Member 344 thumbs up May 9, 2013- 8:34 pm If you use the weighted average calculation...

Last reply: Crissy Tsai, May 24, 2013, 4:38 pm

Rainwater collection

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Heather Holdridge on May 20, 2013, 3:00 pm

I'm assuming the area used for a rainwater cistern within a LEED project boundary is not factored anywhere in the template for this credit -- Is this correct?

Last reply: Crissy Tsai, May 24, 2013, 4:32 pm

Can an Off-site parking garage be used to achieve credit?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Breffni O'Rourke on Apr 23, 2013, 6:37 pm

We are examining a project that will include a multi-story parking garage that will not be within the LEED boundary. The garage will be constructed (likely concurrently) to serve the certified...

Last reply: Erin Holdenried, May 1, 2013, 6:17 pm

heat isalnd effect because of wall

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Amar Nath on Apr 10, 2013, 6:19 am

Hi,

I am just curious to know wether LEED accounts for heat island effect that takes place because of wall just like roof ? If not then any logical reason?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Apr 10, 2013, 9:39 am

Shading by building and trees

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Terry Jordahl on Apr 2, 2013, 7:06 pm

To come up with an area of shaded parking, etc, do I just add up the totals of my 10AM Noon and 3PM shadings by trees and buildings?

Last reply: Lindsey Evans, Apr 3, 2013, 10:59 am

Shade from future tree canopy within 5 years

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Michael Esposito on Mar 28, 2011, 6:29 am

Under SSc7.1 one strategy is to shade hardscape with trees. Is there a template or guideline that shows the average tree canopy diameter within 5 years for certain species? I have been told to...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Mar 26, 2013, 6:35 pm

SRI value unknown!

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Mike Stopka on Mar 19, 2013, 4:53 pm

I'm using a grey asphalt shingle as my roofing material and the manufacturer has no...

Last reply: Hernando Miranda, Mar 19, 2013, 6:42 pm

Underground parking compliance with the c7.1 requirements

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by BABAR MEHMOOD on Mar 5, 2013, 5:39 am

We have a project in Riyadh, and 92 % parking is under ground ( 2 basements for parking) so we are complying the 50% parking requirements which donot require...

Last reply: BABAR MEHMOOD, Mar 7, 2013, 1:53 pm

Include curbs and tops of walls? SRI of granite curb?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Erica Downs on Jun 8, 2011, 2:50 pm

In adding up the "paved" areas, are granite curbs (between the sidewalk and street) typically included? How about the tops of planter bed walls??

Also, I am finding it just about...

Last reply: Erica Downs, Feb 7, 2013, 2:05 pm

Train Storage/Parking Deck – “Covered Parking”

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Kellie Hollenbeck on Jan 3, 2013, 11:02 am

We have a...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Jan 3, 2013, 4:46 pm