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NC-v4 SSc2:Site development - protect or restore habitat

1.5 FAR for a residential project

Hi, The credit states that projects with 1.5 FAR will allow vegetated roof or roof gardens to be qualified in the area calculations. Since LEED calculates FAR using only non-residential spaces (as shown on this site's glossary), what is the equivalent or conversion of 1.5 FAR for residential buildings (e.g. DU/acre)?

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Karin Miller
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Wed, 05/31/2017 - 14:49

Hi Carla, I would suggest referencing the LEEDv4 ND Compact Development credit for comparable DU/acre to FAR, 18-25 DU/acre is in the same points bracket as 1.5 FAR. If you are somewhere in-between in terms of DU, it might be useful to clarify with USGBC. http://www.usgbc.org/node/2615715?return=/credits/neighborhood-development-plan/v4 Hope that helps!

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