• Sustainable Sites Credit 7.1
  • Landscape Design that Reduces Urban Heat Islands, Non-Roof (1 pt). Exterior green walls reduce the solar reflectance of a structure, thus reducing the urban heat island effect.
• Water Efficiency Credits 1.1, 1.2
  • Water Efficient Landscaping (1 to 2 pts). Buildings can incorporate a stormwater collection system for irrigation of the green walls and other landscape features. Using only captured, recycled, or nonpotable water may enable the project to achieve this credit.
• Water Efficiency Credit 2
  • Innovative Wastewater Technologies (1 pt). Green walls can be utilized as wastewater treatment media for gray water. Other features, such as the incorporation of compost tea from a composting toilet, is another way for green walls to aid in the reduction of wastewater.
• Energy & Atmosphere Credit 1
  • Optimize Energy Performance (1 to 10 pts). Green walls can provide additional insulation and natural cooling, which reduces a building’s reliance on mechanical systems.
• Innovation in Design Credits 1-4
  • Innovation in Design (1 to 4 pts). Green walls may contribute to innovative wastewater or ventilation systems.