A project site has been selected for a new retail building on a previously devel

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试卷: LEED AP BD+C模拟题B[查看]
A project site has been selected for a new retail building on a previously developed urban
lot. The building footprint is 32,500 sq. ft. and covers the entire site. The building will
include a courtyard. What is true regarding a project’s ability to earn Water Efficiency
Credit, Water-Efficient Landscaping?
A: Points can be earned by reducing potable water use provided planters and garden space covering at least 1,625 sq. ft
B: The project cannot earn the credit
C: Points can be earned by installing a 6,500 sq. ft. green roof
D: The project would automatically earn the credit

参考答案: A

本题解释:
Notes:
Reference: Water Efficiency Credit, Water-Efficient Landscaping, Implementation, bottom of pg.
182
In this scenario, what you need to remember is if a building has no vegetation on the grounds,
points can be earned by reducing potable water use, provided there are planters and garden
space covering at least 5% of the building site area.
32,500 sq. ft. X 0.05 = 1,625 sq. ft. of plants/garden space