Hi, In LEED v2009 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1 there is a table with solar reflectance index for standard paving materials, where the typical new gray concrete is 35.

Can an underground building, with an insulated roof and 24inches of fill and turf on top, qualify for a vegetated roof in NC-v4, SSc5?

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I have seen a couple posts about how to count gravel in a nonroof measure. However, I am wondering if gravel counts in the "Total site paving area" of the calculation. 

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I would like to know if the new version of HAP, HAP v6, is approved by the USGBC to meet this  Prerequisite and Credit,

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Have you conducted any cost-benefit analysis for implementing cool walls in your projects?

We're considering installing a larger sign in the lobbies of two buildings in my campus project to meet the Green Education Credit Requirement.

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I'm working on a project in UAE, where the thermal heat load summary considers an occupancy of around 1,500 people.

we have a dormitory building with mechanical ventilation (treated with cooling to reach 20 C and a CAV reheat terminal ) only associated with ceiling fans, shall we model the baseline with no