CI 2009, SS Credit 1, Paths 7 and 8: Water Efficient Landscaping

Terry King

Architect

Ross and Baruzzini

LEEDuser Basic Member

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April 12, 2011

Re: LEED CI 2009, SS Credit 1, Paths 7 and 8: Water Efficient Landscaping. I am working on an interior renovation in a medical facility. There is no exterior site work in the project scope. The existing medical facility has native drought resistant landscaping. There is no landscape irrigation system in place at this facility. Can I claim the 4 points for paths 7 and 8 since no irrigation system is being used even though our project includes no site work? The template requires uploading a site plan, but on an interior renovation project we do not have one. I thought the intent of SS credit 1 is to select a building with green features already in place, so it seems like we would be eligible for this credit.

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Wed, 04/13/2011 - 03:30

Terry, I think you have the right idea. It would make sense that you would need some kind of site documentation, however, even if it's outside your scope. Can it be provided by the owner?

Penny Bonda

Partner

Ecoimpact Consulting

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Thu, 12/19/2013 - 15:49

Was the project successful in earning the 4 points for paths 7 and 8 with irrigation system being used? We have a similar situation on a LEED v2009 project. Was your submission of a site plan and a narrative describing the use of native drought resistant landscaping sufficient for documenting the alternative compliance path?

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