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

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

'''Sustainable Sites: Open space (1 point)'''

[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613129?return=/credits '''Sustainable Sites: Open space (1 point)''']

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.

'''Sustainable Sites: site development - protect or restore habitat (up to 2 points)'''

[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2758192?return=/credits '''Sustainable Sites: site development - protect or restore habitat (up to 2 points)''']

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

'''Sustainable Sites: Heat island reduction (up to 2 points)'''

[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613950?return=/credits '''Sustainable Sites: Heat island reduction (up to 2 points)''']

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.

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{{:LEED: Rainwater management}}

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