If we choose Option 1, how would we establish the baseline irrigation - based on what plants? Since our site is in the semi-arid Rocky Mountain region, could any non-native plant (say something from the north east) be considered as baseline?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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October 8, 2010 - 10:51 am
The baseline case is supposed to represent conventional landscaping choices for the region, according to the LEED Reference Guide.A non-native plant could be part of the baseline if it's conventionally used there in landscaping.
Gabriela Hernández Castillo
Architect, LEED AP BD+CSYASA - México
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December 21, 2010 - 1:06 am
We have a project that is a zero lot line and because of the shape of the building it will be impossible to have a greenroof.
However there could be some vegetation inside the building that since the lower lever will be retail.
Can this type of vegetation be considered so we can comply with the WEC1?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11477 thumbs up
December 21, 2010 - 7:57 am
David, read about planters in the question just above this one, and in the Checklists tab.