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<h4>LEED BD + C v.4</h4>

<h4>LEED BD + C v.4</h4>

<p>LEED offer a relatively large number of points for green roofs compared to other LID technologies.</p>  

<p>LEED offer a relatively large number of points for green roofs compared to other LID technologies.</p>  

<strong>Sustainable Sites: Open space (1 point)</strong>  

<p><strong>Sustainable Sites: Open space (1 point)</strong>  

This credit applies to accessible green roofs on tall buildings with little other outdoor space[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613129?return=/credits].

This credit applies to accessible green roofs on tall buildings with little other outdoor space[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613129?return=/credits].</p>

<strong>Sustainable Sites: site development - protect or restore habitat (up to 2 points)</strong>

<p><strong>Sustainable Sites: site development - protect or restore habitat (up to 2 points)</strong>

This credit applies to green roofs planted with 'native and adapted vegetation' on tall buildings with little other outdoor space[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2758192?return=/credits].  

This credit applies to green roofs planted with 'native and adapted vegetation' on tall buildings with little other outdoor space[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2758192?return=/credits]. </p>

<strong>Sustainable Sites: Heat island reduction (up to 2 points)</strong>

<p><strong>Sustainable Sites: Heat island reduction (up to 2 points)</strong>

Green roofs are weighted as effectively as 'High-Reflectance' roofs in a simple calculation to determine the credit[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613950?return=/credits].

Green roofs are weighted as effectively as 'High-Reflectance' roofs in a simple calculation to determine the credit[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613950?return=/credits].</p>

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<strong>Water Efficiency: Rainwater management  (up to 3 points)</strong><br>

<strong>Water Efficiency: Rainwater management  (up to 3 points)</strong><br>