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Asphalt Shingles and Aged Solar Reflectance

NC-2009 SSc7.2: Heat island effect - roof
posted by Sonrisa Lucero on Jul 20, 2011, 7:22 pm

Has anyone ever used the aged or 3 - year solar reflectance value instead of the the initial reflectance? The shingle we are considering for a job does not meet the...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 10:10 am

Combining option 1 and 2

CS-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Mathilda Jonsson on May 11, 2011, 10:57 am

Hi
Of all 60 parking spaces only one is located above ground. We really want to put open-grid paving as material for this parking space that is not under ground. As we are so close we want...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 9:13 am

Parking Lot Tree Canopy Coverage

Schools-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Rebecca Griffith on Jul 25, 2011, 3:10 pm

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...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 8:57 am

LEED tenant manual

General forums
posted by Tristan Roberts on Sep 2, 2011, 8:16 am

Ivan, you can find more information in the LEED BD&C Reference Guide, and on our guidance page for SSc9.

Last reply: Ivan Ora, Sep 2, 2011, 8:43 am

Prereq?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Sue Barnett on Jun 10, 2011, 9:40 pm

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

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 8:32 am

Vendor Letter Sample/Template?

EBOM-2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by Elliot Powers, LEED AP BD+C on Jul 4, 2011, 5:26 am

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...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 8:26 am

Vegitative Roof Shading == High Reflectant Surface?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Jean Marais on Aug 23, 2011, 2:56 am

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...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 2, 2011, 8:19 am

Are local SmartCommute Programs compliant with Option 2?

EBOM-2009 SSc4: Alternative Commuting Transportation
posted by John Kinch on Jun 6, 2011, 11:20 am

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...

Last reply: Dan Ackerstein, Sep 1, 2011, 11:59 pm

Showing a reduction?

EBOM-2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control
posted by American University on Jun 27, 2011, 11:25 am

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...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 1, 2011, 11:19 pm

Gravel Coeffecients

EBOM-2009 SSc6: Stormwater Quantity Control
posted by Steve Walker on Jun 7, 2011, 9:40 am

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.

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Sep 1, 2011, 11:13 pm