SF Credit - Heat Island Reduction, Non-roof: 50%, 75%
The intent of this credit is to Minimise heat island effect to reduce impact on microclimate.
Compliance Options
For exposed non-roof hardscape areas (such as footpaths, pathways, roads, uncovered surface parking and other hardscape areas) within the project site, have atleast one or combination of the following:
Shade from the existing tree canopy:
Open grid pavers, including grass pavers
Shade from solar panels
Structured surface parking
Points are awarded as below:
Exemplary Performance
This credit is eligible for exemplary performance under Innovation category; if more than 95% of exposed non-roof hardscape areas are under tree cover and/ or open grid pavers.
Documentation Required
Photographs of hardscape areas covered with existing tree canopy/ open grid pavers / structured surface parking / solar panels
Site plan showing the above features
Calculations showing the extent of shaded non - roof area
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