Heat-Island Effect: Non-Roof (cont.)

Reduce heat-islands by any combination of: shade (within 5 years); paving materials with minimum SRI of 29; open grid pavement system.
Rating Systems and Code Applicable Products/Systems
LEED NC LEED S LEED CS LEED H LEED R LEED ND CHPS CALGreen
SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SSc7.1
Option 1
1 Pt.		 GIBc9
Option 1
1 Pt.		 SS4.1.2
1 Pt.		 A5.106.11
+ 1 LEED Regional Priority Credit most So Cal areas.
Direct support of technical goals.
  • SRIs of 33 and above
  • Extensive selection of available pavers
  • PICPs in these colors can contribute to multiple credits

Turfstone is an open grid paver often used for auxiliary parking and drive areas, and fire access lanes, while providing grassed areas.

Grid pavers in a permeable pavement design are 70% - 100% pervious.

Compared to asphalt, grassed grid pavements will reduce surface air temperatures by 2° to 4° F (1° to 2° C) and radiometric temperatures by 4° to 6° F (2° to 4° C).

Green Credits & Strategies - Heat-Island Effect - Pg. 2