If the project is using LEED for Retail, then the retail spaces themselves may be exempted. Otherwise, you still need to include some level of control to meet the credit intent. Consider setting a deadband limit on the thermostat to prevent rapid changes, or use a creative method such as a sign requesting visitors provide feedback to a designated individual.
Projects with no associated off -street parking automatically achieve credit compliance; no calculations or preferred parking spaces are required.
If there truly is no existing or new parking dedicated to this building, this would represent a 100% reduction, which exceeds the Exemplary Performance requirements for this credit.
Yes, athletic field lighting should be included in this credit and meet all requirements.
Yes, existing lighting within the LEED project boundary should be included to show compliance. Some exterior lighting is exempt from the requirements, provided that it is controlled separately from the nonexempt lighting. See the LEED Reference Guide for details.
The short answer is that any leased, owned, or designated parking spaces located outside of the LEED project boundary (e.g. off-site) should be included in the credit calculations.
Yes. See LEEDuser's viewpoint for information on the values.
If the top level of your parking structure has parking spaces, it is considered a nonroof surface, and needs to be included in the calculations for Option 1 under “Area of nonroof measures.” If your project is pursuing Option 2, any roof used to shade or cover parking must meet the criteria listed in the credit requirements.
Teams must provide manufacturer documentation or independent testing demonstrating SRI value for roofing material and SR value for nonroof material.
Typical SR values for gray cement concrete, white cement concrete and asphalt concrete can be used for standard nonroof materials per LEED Interpretation #10411.
The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) has a searchable product database, but some materials may need to be independently tested.
A charrette is a meeting in which stakeholders collaborate to develop preliminary strategies for meeting project goals as they relate to sustainability and human health performance.
Yes. Simply do your best to demonstrate that ESC measures were undertaken, while acknowledging that an ESC plan was not in place at the time.