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.