LEED AP with Operations and Maintenance (O+M ) Practice Exam

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What percentage of parking must be located undercover to earn exemplary performance credit for heat island reduction?

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The correct answer is: 95%

To earn exemplary performance credit for heat island reduction within the LEED framework, at least 95% of the parking spaces must be located undercover. This requirement emphasizes the importance of minimizing exposed surfaces that can contribute to the urban heat island effect, which is the result of urban development leading to higher temperatures in urban areas compared to their rural surroundings. When parking spaces are placed undercover, they benefit from reduced direct exposure to the sun, which decreases the heat produced and retained by pavement and other materials. By requiring a high percentage of undercover parking, the standard aims to significantly mitigate the heat generated from these surfaces, which helps in improving the overall thermal performance of the surrounding environment. This exemplary credit encourages projects to go beyond the base requirements and implement more ambitious strategies for heat island reduction, which is beneficial for both environmental sustainability and community comfort.