Date
Inquiry
Can projects that do not include landscaping, such as in a zero-lot-line condition, meet the intent of WE Credit 1, "Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation," by not providing an irrigation system since no plants are included in the project scope?
Ruling
*NOTE: This ruling has been overturned by LEED-CI SSc1 CIR ruling, dated 4/20/2007* Yes, projects that do not have landscaping may earn two points under WE Credits 1.1 and 1.2 since potable water is not being used for site irrigation. As the credit is about performance and not action taken by the project team, the intent of the credit in this situation is met. Applicable Internationally.
Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off