If your project building already has open-grid paving, this can be a viable option. But this type of paving is rare in existing buildings and so not often used to gain this credit. 

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If your project building already has open-grid paving, this can be a viable option. But this type of paving is rare in existing buildings and so it's not often used to gain this credit. 

Any architectural device that shades a hardscape, like a carport or canopy, must have an SRI value greater than 29 to contribute to credit compliance. Architectural shading from solar panels can also contribute to the credit.

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Any architectural device that shades a hardscape, like a carport or canopy, must have an SRI value of at least 29 to contribute to credit compliance. Architectural shading from solar panels can also contribute to the credit.

Project teams may be able to approximate the shaded areas using existing site plans, or they may consult with a landscape architect to determine the area shaded by trees and other landscape features.

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Project teams may be able to approximate the shaded areas using existing site plans, or they may consult with a landscape architect to determine the area shaded by trees and other landscape features.

The shaded area from trees or landscape features is calculated based on the average shade provided at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. on the summer solstice. If vegetation is new, calculate the anticipated shading that will be provided after five years.

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The shaded area from trees or landscape features is calculated based on the average shade provided at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. on the summer solstice. If vegetation is new, calculate the anticipated shading that will be provided after five years.

The shading option, using architectural devices, solar panels, or trees, is not often pursued. Most projects either don’t have adequate shading or—even if they are close to compliance—don’t have the architectural drawings or modeling tools at their dispos

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The shading option, using architectural devices, solar panels, or trees, is not often pursued. Most projects either don’t have adequate shading or—even if they are close to compliance—don’t have the architectural drawings or modeling tools at their disposal to demonstrate compliance.

Typical gray concrete has a compliant SRI value of 38 when new, but to maintain its reflective properties and earn the credit, it must be cleaned (typically power-washed) at least every two years. This type of maintenance is generally manageable for most

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Projects usually do not choose to apply light-colored coatings or sealants because the cost may not be worth the benefit when compared to other potential sustainability strategies. 

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Projects usually do not choose to apply light-colored coatings or sealants because the cost may not be worth the benefit when compared to other potential sustainability strategies. 

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