Restored Areas

Biagio Arevalo

Management Consultant LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Green Building & LEED

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November 4, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Sat, 11/13/2010 - 03:47

I don't think this would normally be approvedl. You would have to make a strong case that it should be considered equivalent, or at a fractional value of, regular open space. Keep in mind that the intent of this credit is to provide plant and animal habitat and promote biodiversity.Does the vertical vegetation do that?

Gabriela Hernández Castillo

Architect, LEED AP BD+C

SYASA - México

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Tue, 12/21/2010 - 05:42

I remember asking the same question to the GBCI, the answer was that per CIR green walls are not considered green areas that count to any LEED credit so they cannot be used to comply with anything. I would double the CIR database regarding greenwalls.

Maya Karkour

EcoConsulting

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Wed, 04/11/2012 - 09:50

David, can you please advise what is the CIR number/date you're referring to?

Gabriela Hernández Castillo

Architect, LEED AP BD+C

SYASA - México

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Wed, 04/11/2012 - 14:30

It was a long time ago George so I don't remember it. I'm sorry. Make sure you review the WEc1 LEED forum, I think they make reference to the green wall system too saying only on LEED 2012 a green wall systems counts towards the credit compliance, but not for LEED 2009. Hope this helps.