Dear All,
I want to double check on how to allocate the Baseline areas for my project.
My proposed project has 100 sq.m of trees, 300 sq.m of shrubs, and only 5 sq.m of turf grass.
Shall I allocate the same areas for my baseline scenario (100-300-5), or do I have to lookup the typical landscaping schemes in my country and adjust accordingly?
I believe that the typical project in my country includes a larger area for turf grass (~20% of landscaped area). Am I obliged or do I have the option of changing the baseline areas (increasing the turf grass percentage while decreasing the trees / shrub percentages)?
Thanks!
William Weaver
LEED Fellow, WELL APJLL
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July 16, 2014 - 7:05 am
Hi Omar,
The baseline should represent what the typical scenario would be in your area. If the typical project would have 20% turf area, then you would use 20% turf area, and adjust the other vegetation types accordingly in your baseline.