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Covered Loading Dock- What is a parking space?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Richard Woodward on Nov 30, 2012, 4:00 pm

We are working on an urban alteration project which extends an existing building to cover an exterior loading dock, enclosing it within the new building. No parking is provided beyond the...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 13, 2012, 4:41 pm

Undergroung parking under a 12 inches water pool

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Carlos Garcia on Nov 15, 2012, 6:00 am

Dear all

We have the 100% of parking spaces undercover, in an underground parking (level -1). One part of the parking is under a building with vegetated roof and other part under an...

Last reply: Susan Walter, Nov 29, 2012, 8:42 am

Porte Cochere- parking and hardscape

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Lawrence Lile on Oct 9, 2012, 6:29 pm

The Porte Coachere (the dropoff entry) of a hotel is usually covered. I am struggling with two questions on a hotel project:

1. Is the Porte Cochere a parking space? Cars do stop there...

SRI Testing for Concrete?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Christina Grierson on Oct 11, 2011, 2:35 pm

Do you have to submit concrete for...

Last reply: Mary Lea Tucker, Aug 22, 2012, 11:56 am

Industrial process facilities & LEED definition of a building

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Susan Di Giulio on Mar 30, 2011, 7:16 pm

buildings necessary to the function of a primary building. I know the GBCI monitors these forums, and I know they monitor me in particular. (Peter T. mentioned my postings here to me.) Central Plant Serving...

Last reply: Hernando Miranda, Jul 23, 2012, 1:39 pm

Native Trees planted in turfgrass count?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Peter Crawford on Jul 5, 2012, 10:41 am

8:15 am Lorne, I actually did mean for SSc5.1, and reposted under the forum for that credit after I realized my mistake. The way I understand credit SS 5.1 is that turgrass cannot be counted toward...

Last reply: Lorne Mlotek, Jul 9, 2012, 9:45 am

Calculating Shaded Area for SS Pr 7.1- Variance for SRI Values

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Melissa Decatur on Jun 19, 2012, 12:39 am

Two questions:

Is partial credit or a variance given for...

Last reply: Keith Amann, Jul 2, 2012, 6:36 pm

White polyethylene SRI

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Guillermo T. Adamo on Sep 1, 2011, 6:16 pm

Hi,

We are pursuing the credit by covering 50% of the parking places with a white polyethylene shade cloth of 70%...

Last reply: Jutta Berns, May 8, 2012, 4:32 pm

Trellises?

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Simon Sue on Jan 23, 2012, 4:51 am

We are considering trellises with plants and/or vines on top to cover 50% of the parking. Although this is not quite vegetated green roof, it does put the parking under cover. What are your...

Last reply: Simon Sue, Jan 27, 2012, 2:44 am

Defining "Underground"

NC-2009 SSc7.1: Heat island effect - nonroof
posted by Maya Karkour on Dec 15, 2011, 6:43 am

Dear all,

I have a car parking for my school whose roof serves as a playground for kids:

1) Can I consider this parking to be "Underground" and be exempted from the...

Last reply: Maya Karkour, Dec 28, 2011, 9:57 am