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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.  

[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2613129?return=/credits '''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.

This credit applies to accessible green roofs on tall buildings with little other outdoor space.

[http://www.usgbc.org/node/2758192?return=/credits '''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

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/2613950?return=/credits '''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.

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}}

{{:LEED: Rainwater management}}

==External Links==

==External Links==