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CS-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Nonroof

Building footprint vs. hardscape

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Erica Downs
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Would entry stairs to the building be considered part of the building footprint, or part of the site hardscape? Thanks.

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Tristan Roberts
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Fri, 04/22/2011 - 22:44

Erica, I could see it going either way depending on the design of the building, but probably in most cases the stairs would be site hardscape.

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