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Roof area exempt from the SSc7.2 calculation
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by FABIO VIERO on
We have a project with a terrace that is about 50% of the building roof.
Metal grating roof
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by MARIA GARCIA on
Hi all, We have a roof above an unconditioned floor with the mechanical equipment and we dont know what to do about the SS c 7.2.
Major refurbishment - existing building
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Alicia Freire on
Can this credit not be achieved in an existing building where one floor (not the top floor) is being assessed and the existing roof will be left untouched?
Temperature rise due to Urban Heat Island Effect
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by SSN Energy Model on
We would like to know the temperature rise due to Urban Heat Island Effect in the following cases; 1. Total Plot Area of : 150 Acres.
Areas between PV panels and mech equipment
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by R Jones on
I see that there are rulings about not including roof area which is covered in PV or mechanical equipment. Q: does this go as far as determining that the space between panels ( allowing for reason
Solar Panels
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Amanda Johnson on
Hello, We have a project with Thermal solar panels for hotwater, and I just want to double-check that they can be deducted from the roof-surface for this credit since most of the documents (and pos
What is the SRI Value of Plants on a Green Roof?
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Brooks Critchfield on
I have a project covered entirely by a green roof. The energy modeler has asked me to see if anyone has any input on the typical SRI value of the plants on a green roof. Again, this is for energy
Roof Slopes
NC-2009 SSc7.2:Heat Island Effect—Roofposted by Ahmed Mosa on
Why LEED always refer to slopes as 2:12 and not 1:6 ? Thanks