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Calculating Shaded Area for SS Pr 7.1- Variance for SRI Values
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Melissa Decatur on
Two questions: Is partial credit or a variance given for SRI values lower than 29 to comply with SS Pr 7.1? Also, can anyone give me feedback on how they calculated the Shaded area on Site for Ve
At-Grade Plaza w/ Cellar Space Below
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Carly Ruggieri on
My project has a cellar level that extends beyond the building footprint.
Covered parking - fabric covers?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Jonathan Weiss on
We are working on a project where we want to use a fabric parking cover, and the manufacturers do not seem to have the SRI values or equivalent to calculate 29 SRI.
Cold Climate
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Erin Holdenried on
Does anybody have experience using an alternate compliance path for a project in a cold climate?
Building shading to a courtyard acceptable?
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by R Jones on
I have a building which wraps a round a courtyard on 3 sides and on the fourth is an existing building - this building will be maintained, this is almost all the non roof area for the project.
heat isalnd effect because of wall
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Amar Nath on
Hi, I am just curious to know wether LEED accounts for heat island effect that takes place because of wall just like roof ? If not then any logical reason?
Carparking spaces located under ground level
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by FABIO VIERO on
We have 100% of carparking spaces located in 2 stories below ground level. All the roofs of the upper floor form the pedestrian hardscape for the plaza situated above.
open grid paving and gravel
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Erin Holdenried on
What qualifies as "open grid paving"? Can a gravel bed designed to be 50% pervious qualify as "open grid paving"? Thanks
Weathered Concrete
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Lauren Fakhoury on
I'm looking to find the SRI value of weather beige concrete and weathered beige exposed aggregate concrete. Does anyone know where I can find these values?