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NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof

open grid paving and gravel

Erin Holdenried

Sustainable Design Director

Bell Architects

LEEDuser Premium Member

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May 25, 2016

What qualifies as "open grid paving"? Can a gravel bed designed to be 50% pervious qualify as "open grid paving"? Thanks

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Ashwini Arun

Senior Sustainability Manager

WSP

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 08/01/2016 - 20:06

Hi Erin, The LEEDv4 Reference Guide defines Open grid systems as "pavements that consist of loose substrates supported by a grid of a more structurally sound grid or webbing." I am not sure how a gravel bed would qualify as an open grid pavement system. For this credit, the gravel will need to meet the SRI requirements specified in the credit language.

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