NC-v2.2 WEc1.1-1.2: Water Efficient Landscaping
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Does installing artificial turf, pavers, or hardscape in place of landscape plantings improve your chances of getting the credit?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
How long can a temporary irrigation system for plants to be established remain on site and have the project still be able to achieve the credit?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
How is "temporary" irrigation system defined? What do I have to do to show that a system is temporary?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Can non-potable well water that is used for irrigation contribute to Option 2, No Potable Water Use?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Is the area of the baseline case the same as the design case?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
What is the minimum required irrigated area that will achieve the credit?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Does existing landscaping have to be included in the calculations?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
Do vegetated roofs count in the calculation?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |