LeedHeatIsland

USGBC LEED for NEW CONSTRUCTION: SS Credit 7.1

Intent

  • Reduce heat islands

  • Minimize impact on microclimate and habitats

Implementation

Option 1

  • provide shade to 50% of site area (within 5 years of occupancy)

  • provide open grid area (parking, roads, sidewalks) with paving material of SRI 29 or higher.

Option 2

  • provide 50% parking underground or under roof

  • provide paving material with SRI 29 or higher.

 

 

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